No. 1,755 in Dutch
voortdurende
"Voortdurende" means "continuous" or "ongoing" in English.
In a sentence
De voortdurende regen zorgde voor overstromingen.
The persistent rain caused flooding.
The word 'voortdurende' is used here to describe the rain as continuous and persistent, emphasizing its ongoing nature.
Hij heeft voortdurende moeite met het leren van een nieuwe taal.
He has constant difficulty learning a new language.
In this sentence, 'voortdurende' is applied to signify ongoing or repetitive struggles with language learning.
De voortdurende steun van vrienden gaf haar veel kracht.
The constant support from friends gave her a lot of strength.
Here, 'voortdurende' highlights the consistent nature of support provided by friends.
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