No. 6,503 in Dutch
uyl
Owl.
In a sentence
De uil vliegt hoog boven de bomen.
The owl flies high above the trees.
In this sentence, 'uil' refers to the bird species, owl.
Het schilderij toont een uil als symbool van wijsheid.
The painting depicts an owl as a symbol of wisdom.
Here, 'uil' is used figuratively to symbolize wisdom, as owls are commonly associated with this trait in mythology.
In het oude verhaal sprak de uil met de andere dieren.
In the old tale, the owl spoke to the other animals.
In this context, 'uil' is used as a character within a narrative setting, giving the owl anthropomorphic qualities.
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