No. 6,769 in Dutch
zeijl
"Zeijl" is not a standard Dutch word; it may be a misspelling or regional term. Could you provide clarification?
In a sentence
De zeijl van de boot werd opgehesen.
The sail of the boat was hoisted.
Here, 'zeijl' refers to a sail, which is a piece of fabric attached to a boat to catch the wind and propel it forward.
Hij moest zich vasthouden aan de zeijl om niet te vallen.
He had to hold onto the sail to avoid falling.
In this context, 'zeijl' still refers to the sail, and the sentence illustrates a situation where the sail is used as a point to hold onto, showing its physical utility.
De oude zeijl scheurde door de windkracht.
The old sail tore due to the wind force.
Here, 'zeijl' is used to describe an object affected by external forces, emphasizing its material aspect, as it is being torn.
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