No. 6,164 in Dutch
schauw
"Schauw" is an archaic Dutch word meaning "shadow" or "spectacle."
In a sentence
De grote schaduw van de boom biedt schauw tegen de felle zon.
The large shadow of the tree provides shade against the bright sun.
In this sentence, 'schauw' is used to describe shade or protection from sunlight offered by the shadow of a tree.
Tijdens de wandeling bleef hij in de schauw van de gebouwen om de hitte te ontwijken.
During the walk, he stayed in the shade of the buildings to avoid the heat.
Here, 'schauw' refers to staying in the cooler areas due to the shade caused by buildings, emphasizing its usage in seeking relief from heat.
Ze zocht de schauw op om te genieten van de koele bries.
She sought the shade to enjoy the cool breeze.
In this instance, 'schauw' illustrates a deliberate action to find shade, highlighting the comfort provided by shaded areas.
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