No. 2,341 in Dutch
stelling
"Stelling" in Dutch means "proposition," "statement," or "framework," depending on context.
In a sentence
De stelling van Pythagoras is een beroemd wiskundig principe.
The Pythagorean theorem is a famous mathematical principle.
In this sentence, 'stelling' is used to mean 'theorem' or a mathematically-based proposition.
Zijn stelling dat technologie ons leven verbetert, werd met argumenten ondersteund.
His statement that technology improves our lives was supported with arguments.
Here, 'stelling' refers to a 'statement' or 'assertion,' typically one expressing an opinion or argument.
De stelling van de boekenkast moet versterkt worden omdat deze doorbuigt.
The support of the bookcase needs to be reinforced as it is sagging.
In this context, 'stelling' means 'support' or a structural component that provides stability.
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