This is the 2416th most frequent Dutch word.
vleugels
"Wings"
Here, 'vleugels' refers to the wings of a bird, as the anatomical structures for flight.
De vogel spreidde zijn vleugels en vloog weg.
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
In this sentence, 'vleugels' is used metaphorically to represent inspiration or motivation.
De nieuwe ideeën gaven hem vleugels.
The new ideas gave him wings.
Here, 'vleugels' metaphorically describes extended side compartments resembling wings.