No. 1,682 in Dutch
rivier
A river.
In a sentence
De rivier stroomt rustig door het landschap.
The river flows calmly through the landscape.
In this sentence, 'rivier' refers to a natural watercourse or a geographical feature, and its usage provides information about the setting.
We gingen naar de rivier om te zwemmen.
We went to the river to swim.
Here, 'rivier' indicates a specific location used for recreational activity, demonstrating its situational context.
De vissen in de rivier zijn kleurrijk.
The fish in the river are colorful.
In this sentence, 'rivier' is part of the context describing the habitat of the fish, thus supporting its ecological meaning.
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