No. 6,527 in Dutch
vandalen
"Vandalen" in Dutch means "vandals" in English, referring to people who deliberately damage or destroy property.
In a sentence
De vandalen hebben de ruiten van het gebouw kapotgeslagen.
The vandals smashed the windows of the building.
Here, 'vandalen' refers to individuals who deliberately damage property in a destructive manner.
In historische context worden de Vandalen vaak als barbaarse indringers beschreven.
In a historical context, the Vandals are often described as barbaric invaders.
In this context, 'Vandalen' refers to the Germanic tribe historically known for plundering and invasions during late antiquity.
Het gebruik van 'vandalen' in de krant wees op ongedisciplineerd gedrag tijdens het festival.
The use of 'vandalen' in the newspaper referred to undisciplined behavior during the festival.
Here, 'vandalen' is metaphorically used to describe people acting disruptively or carelessly, not necessarily with property destruction.
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