No. 6,296 in Dutch
spurs
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In a sentence
Ik heb sporen aan mijn laarzen bevestigd voor paardrijden.
I have attached spurs to my boots for horse riding.
The word 'sporen' here refers to a tool used in horse riding worn on boots to prompt the horse forward.
De gedachte aan avontuur spoort hem altijd aan tot actie.
The thought of adventure always spurs him into action.
In this context, 'spoort' (related to 'spurs') figuratively means 'encourages' or 'prompts'.
De winnaar van de wedstrijd verdiende zijn sporen in de competitie.
The winner of the match earned his spurs in the competition.
Here, 'sporen' metaphorically signifies 'achievements' or 'recognition of experience.'
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