No. 700 in Dutch
veld
"Veld" means "field" in English.
In a sentence
Het kind speelt op het groene veld.
The child plays on the green field.
Here, 'veld' is used in its literal sense, referring to an open area of grass or land.
In de natuurkunde bestudeert men het elektromagnetische veld.
In physics, one studies the electromagnetic field.
'Veld' in this context refers to a field in physics, describing a region of space influenced by a physical force, such as electromagnetism.
Hij excelleert in het veld van kunst en literatuur.
He excels in the field of art and literature.
In this sentence, 'veld' is a metaphorical use, describing a domain of knowledge or expertise.
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