No. 6,628 in Dutch
vranken
"Vranken" is not a standard Dutch word and may be a typo or a proper noun.
In a sentence
Ik vrank mijn dorst met een glas koud water.
I quench my thirst with a glass of cold water.
In this sentence, 'vranken' is used to mean 'to quench', representing the act of satisfying thirst.
Zij vrankt haar nieuwsgierigheid door de documentatie te lezen.
She satisfies her curiosity by reading the documentation.
Here, 'vranken' is applied metaphorically to indicate the fulfillment of curiosity.
De plant vrankt zijn behoefte aan water tijdens een overvloedige regenbui.
The plant fulfills its need for water during a heavy rainstorm.
In this context, 'vranken' refers to meeting a significant requirement, such as a plant receiving water.
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