No. 1,480 in Dutch
wall
The Dutch word "wall" means "whale" in English.
In a sentence
De muur in de woonkamer is wit geverfd.
The wall in the living room is painted white.
Here, 'wall' ('muur') is used to refer to the physical structure of a building separating spaces or enclosing an area.
Ik heb een poster op de muur geplakt.
I stuck a poster on the wall.
The word 'wall' represents the surface of the physical structure where objects can be placed or hung.
Hij voelde zich alsof er een muur tussen hen stond.
He felt as if there was a wall between them.
This usage of 'wall' is metaphorical, symbolizing a barrier or separation in a relationship or communication.
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