No. 3,779 in Dutch
toren
Tower.
In a sentence
De toren in het centrum is historisch en prachtig.
The tower in the center is historic and beautiful.
In this sentence, 'toren' is used as a noun to refer to a specific architectural structure, emphasizing its role as a landmark and its aesthetic qualities.
Vanuit de toren kun je de hele stad zien.
From the tower, you can see the entire city.
Here, 'toren' is used to describe a vantage point, indicating its functional aspect as a structure offering a view of its surroundings.
Ze bouwden een toren van blokken tijdens het spelen.
They built a tower out of blocks while playing.
In this case, 'toren' refers to a tower created out of blocks, showcasing its contextual adaptation to describe a smaller, constructed version in a recreational scenario.
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