No. 6,517 in Dutch
vaarstraat
"Vaarstraat" translates to "shipping lane" or "navigational channel" in English.
In a sentence
De vaarstraat is goed aangegeven met boeien.
The waterway is well marked with buoys.
In this sentence, 'vaarstraat' is used to refer directly to a navigational waterway, emphasizing its functionality and markings.
Ze heeft een kaart bestudeerd van de vaarstraat voordat ze vertrok.
She studied a map of the waterway before she departed.
Here, 'vaarstraat' highlights the idea of a specific route on water that requires planning and navigation.
Kapiteins moeten de vaarstraat altijd vrijhouden voor andere schepen.
Captains must always keep the waterway clear for other ships.
In this instance, 'vaarstraat' underscores the concept of shared responsibility in maintaining open pathways for naval traffic.
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