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world
The Dutch word "wereld" means "world" in English.
In a sentence
De wereld draait om de zon.
The world revolves around the sun.
In this sentence, 'wereld' refers to the planet Earth or the physical world in general.
Hij is bekend in de wereld van mode.
He is known in the world of fashion.
Here, 'wereld' indicates a specific domain or field, in this case, the fashion industry.
Ze heeft de wereld gezien tijdens haar reizen.
She has seen the world during her travels.
In this context, 'wereld' represents the global aspect or all countries and cultures on Earth.
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