No. 6,354 in Dutch
suikerzijde
"Suikerzijde" refers to the shiny, glossy side of sugar-coated confections or materials.
In a sentence
De suikerzijde van dit gerecht maakt het erg populair bij kinderen.
The sugary element of this dish makes it very popular with children.
In this context, 'suikerzijde' refers metaphorically to the sweet aspect or nature of the dish.
Het schilderij heeft een zachte glans, alsof het met een laagje suikerzijde bedekt is.
The painting has a soft sheen, as if it is covered with a layer of sugar silk.
Here, 'suikerzijde' is used poetically to describe a delicate and sweet appearance or texture.
De stof voelt aan als suikerzijde, zo zacht en glanzend.
The fabric feels like sugar silk, so soft and shiny.
In this case, 'suikerzijde' is employed as a simile to compare the smoothness and luster of the fabric to that of sugar-related silk.
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