No. 591 in Dutch
wind
The Dutch word "wind" means "wind" in English, referring to moving air.
In a sentence
De wind waait hard vandaag.
The wind is blowing hard today.
Here, 'wind' refers to the meteorological phenomenon of moving air.
Hij vangt altijd wind in zeilen.
He always catches wind in his sails.
The phrase uses 'wind' metaphorically to indicate favorable conditions or fortune.
Er hangt een wind van verandering in de lucht.
There is a wind of change in the air.
The word 'wind' is used figuratively to signify a movement or trend leading to change.
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