No. 6,431 in Dutch
toermalijn
"Toermalijn" is a type of crystalline mineral classified as a gemstone.
In a sentence
De toermalijn is een prachtige edelsteen die vaak in sieraden wordt gebruikt.
The tourmaline is a beautiful gemstone often used in jewelry.
The word 'toermalijn' is used here as the subject of the sentence, referring to the gemstone.
In het museum stond een grote toermalijn tentoongesteld.
In the museum, a large tourmaline was on display.
The word 'toermalijn' functions as the object, suggesting it is a physical exhibit.
Ze kocht een ring met een groene toermalijn als cadeau.
She bought a ring with a green tourmaline as a gift.
The word 'toermalijn' is part of the description, emphasizing its color and use in jewelry.
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