This is the 3904th most frequent Dutch word.
vluchtelingenstroom
The Dutch word "vluchtelingenstroom" means "flow of refugees" in English.
Here, 'vluchtelingenstroom' is used to describe the movement or collective arrival of refugees into a certain area or location. It emphasizes the organizational aspect of handling such a situation.
De opvang van de vluchtelingenstroom was goed georganiseerd.
The reception of the refugee flow was well organized.
In this context, 'vluchtelingenstroom' refers to the ongoing flow of refugees, and the sentence focuses on taking action to manage or direct this continuous arrival in a more efficient way.
De regering nam maatregelen om de vluchtelingenstroom in betere banen te leiden.
The government took measures to better channel the refugee flow.
Here, 'vluchtelingenstroom' describes the significant increase in the number of refugees moving into Europe due to a particular crisis, highlighting the sheer scale of the influx.