No. 2,785 in Dutch
spice
The Dutch word "spice" does not exist; it might be a borrowed term from English, referring to "aromatic plant substance used for flavoring food."
In a sentence
Ik voeg een beetje nootmuskaat toe als een spice in het gerecht.
I add a bit of nutmeg as a spice in the dish.
Here, 'spice' is used to refer to an actual seasoning or aromatic substance added for flavor in cooking.
De relatie heeft een positieve spice gekregen sinds ze zijn gaan reizen.
The relationship gained a positive spice since they started traveling.
In this context, 'spice' refers metaphorically to an enhancement or excitement added to the dynamic of the relationship.
De filmmaker gebruikte een onverwachte plotwending om spice aan het verhaal toe te voegen.
The filmmaker used an unexpected plot twist to add spice to the story.
Here, 'spice' is metaphorically used to signify the addition of intrigue or excitement to a narrative process.
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