No. 1,156 in Dutch
trap
Stair or step.
In a sentence
Hij ging de trap op naar de bovenverdieping.
He went up the stairs to the upper floor.
Here, 'trap' refers to a set of stairs used for accessing different levels in a building.
Pas op dat je niet te veel kracht in je trap zet bij het fietsen.
Be careful not to put too much force in your pedal stroke while cycling.
In this sentence, 'trap' refers to a pedal stroke, indicating the motion or effort executed while pedaling.
De oude houten trap kraakte bij elke stap die gemaakt werd.
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step taken.
Again, 'trap' is used to mean staircase, emphasizing its material and age in this scenario.
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