No. 6,281 in Dutch
spezia
The word "spezia" is not Dutch; it resembles the Italian word for "spice." In Dutch, the equivalent is "specerij."
In a sentence
Ik voeg specerijen toe aan de soep om het meer smaak te geven.
I add spices to the soup to give it more flavor.
Here, "specerijen" refers to culinary spices used to enhance flavor in food.
Specerijen zoals kaneel en kruidnagel werden vroeger als waardevol beschouwd.
Spices like cinnamon and clove were considered valuable in the past.
In this context, "specerijen" refers to herbs and seasonings that were historically significant or prized.
De winkel bij ons in de buurt verkoopt allerlei exotische specerijen.
The store near us sells various exotic spices.
This usage denotes a variety of exotic culinary spices that are sold in a store or market.
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