No. 3,751 in Dutch
tegenwind
Headwind; wind blowing against one's direction.
In a sentence
We fietsen door de tegenwind naar school.
We are cycling through the headwind to school.
Here, 'tegenwind' is used in a literal sense, describing the physical opposition one meets while cycling against the wind.
Het bedrijf ondervond veel tegenwind door de nieuwe wetgeving.
The company faced much adversity due to the new legislation.
Here, 'tegenwind' is used metaphorically to describe challenges or difficulties a company experiences due to external factors.
Ondanks de tegenwind bleef de ploeg hard werken aan het project.
Despite the setbacks, the team continued to work hard on the project.
Here, 'tegenwind' metaphorically signifies obstacles or hardships, emphasizing perseverance in challenging conditions.
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