No. 3,653 in Dutch
roots
The Dutch word "roots" refers to origins, heritage, or cultural background.
In a sentence
Zijn roots liggen in Nederland, maar hij woont nu in Canada.
His roots are in the Netherlands, but he now lives in Canada.
In this sentence, 'roots' refers to familial or cultural origins.
De boom heeft diepe roots die zorgen voor stabiliteit.
The tree has deep roots that provide stability.
Here, 'roots' is used literally to describe the underground parts of a tree.
Haar muzikale roots zijn duidelijk in deze compositie te horen.
Her musical roots can clearly be heard in this composition.
In this context, 'roots' refers to fundamental influences or beginnings in her musical style.
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