No. 2,310 in Dutch
rijk
"Rijk" means "rich" or "realm" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Nederland is een rijk land.
The Netherlands is a wealthy country.
In this sentence, 'rijk' is used to describe wealth or affluence, since it is often associated with financial prosperity.
Hij heeft een rijk innerlijk leven.
He has a rich inner life.
Here, 'rijk' indicates abundance or complexity, demonstrating the use of the word in a metaphorical sense to describe attributes beyond physical possessions.
De rijke kleuren in het kunstwerk zijn prachtig.
The rich colors in the artwork are beautiful.
In this instance, 'rijk' characterizes depth and intensity, specifically addressing the vibrant and varied nature of the colors.
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