No. 6,139 in Dutch
saints
The Dutch word "saints" does not exist; it may be a confusion with the English word "saints," meaning holy or virtuous individuals.
In a sentence
Veel heiligen worden vereerd in deze kerk.
Many saints are venerated in this church.
Here, 'heiligen' (saints) refers to individuals who have been canonized or recognized for their virtuous lives by religious communities, emphasizing their revered status.
De heiligenbeelden in de kerk zijn prachtig.
The statues of saints in the church are beautiful.
In this sentence, 'heiligen' (saints) pertains to physical representations or statues of saintly figures found in religious settings.
Voor hen zijn de oude heiligen voorbeelden van toewijding.
For them, the old saints are examples of devotion.
The term 'heiligen' (saints) here refers to historical figures celebrated for their exemplary devotion, demonstrating their role as moral or spiritual ideals.
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