No. 994 in Dutch
val
"Val" in Dutch means "trap" or "fall" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De val van de appel veroorzaakte een geluid.
The fall of the apple made a sound.
The word 'val' is used as a noun to describe an event where something falls due to gravity.
Pas op voor die val in de grond!
Watch out for that trap in the ground!
Here 'val' refers to a trap or hidden danger, showcasing its meaning as a device to catch or ensnare.
Zijn val van de trap was erg pijnlijk.
His fall from the stairs was very painful.
In this example, 'val' is used to describe the act of falling from a height, emphasizing the action as a specific incident.
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