No. 2,320 in Dutch
schouders
"Schouders" means "shoulders" in English.
In a sentence
Hij haalde zijn schouders op.
He shrugged his shoulders.
In this sentence, 'schouders' refers to the anatomical shoulders used in the physical gesture of shrugging.
We moeten samen de lasten op onze schouders dragen.
We must carry the burdens on our shoulders together.
Here, 'schouders' symbolizes responsibility or capability, emphasizing a metaphorical use.
De tas hing losjes over haar schouders.
The bag hung loosely over her shoulders.
In this context, 'schouders' refers to the physical location on which the bag is resting.
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