No. 583 in Dutch
trekt
"Trekt" means "pulls" or "attracts" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De hond trekt aan de riem.
The dog pulls on the leash.
Here, 'trekt' is used to express the action of pulling.
Hij trekt altijd mijn aandacht met zijn verhalen.
He always grabs my attention with his stories.
In this sentence, 'trekt' metaphorically means capturing or drawing attention.
De lucht trekt open na de regen.
The sky clears up after the rain.
Here, 'trekt' is used in the context of something opening or clearing up.
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