No. 6,648 in Dutch
wadden
Tidal flats or wetlands.
In a sentence
Ik hou van wandelen op de wadden tijdens de zomer.
I love walking on the mudflats during the summer.
Here, 'wadden' refers to the mudflats or tidal flats, which are coastal wetlands that form in areas with tidal variance, specifically in regions like the Wadden Sea.
De wadden zijn een belangrijk natuurgebied in Nederland.
The tidal flats are an important natural area in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, 'wadden' is used to collectively describe the Wadden Sea, which is an extensive area of intertidal ecosystems.
Het dorpje ligt vlakbij de wadden, waardoor het een populaire bestemming is voor toeristen.
The village is located near the mudflats, making it a popular destination for tourists.
Here, 'wadden' indicates a location, referring to the tidal flats near the village.
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