No. 6,249 in Dutch
smith
The Dutch word "smith" does not exist; it is an English word meaning a craftsman who works with metal, such as a blacksmith. The Dutch equivalent is "smid."
In a sentence
De smederij van de plaatselijke smid is bekend in de gemeenschap.
The forge of the local smith is well-known in the community.
Here, 'smid' refers to a traditional blacksmith profession.
De goudsmid maakte een prachtig kunstwerk van het metaal.
The goldsmith created a beautiful piece of art from the metal.
In this sentence, 'goudsmid' specifies a craftsman who works with gold.
Hij stond bekend als een woorden-smid, met zijn prachtige poëzie.
He was known as a word-smith, with his beautiful poetry.
'Woorden-smid' metaphorically describes someone skilled in crafting language.
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