No. 1,771 in Dutch
zaal
Hall.
In a sentence
We hebben gisteren in de grote zaal een concert bijgewoond.
Yesterday, we attended a concert in the large hall.
Here, "zaal" is used to refer to a physical venue or space where events, such as concerts, take place.
De zaal reageerde enthousiast op de aangekondigde veranderingen.
The audience reacted enthusiastically to the announced changes.
In this sentence, "zaal" metaphorically represents the audience or group of people gathered in a hall or theater, emphasizing collective reaction or behavior.
In deze sportschool gebruiken we de zaal voor fitnesslessen.
In this gym, we use the hall for fitness classes.
Here, "zaal" refers to a room designated within a broader facility (like a gym) for a specific activity, such as fitness classes, highlighting its functional use.
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