No. 2,451 in Dutch
ziel
Soul.
In a sentence
De ziel van het schilderij is de diepe emotie die het oproept.
The soul of the painting is the deep emotion it evokes.
In this sentence, 'ziel' refers to the essence or spirit of the painting, metaphorically representing its emotional impact.
Hij is een goede ziel die altijd bereid is om anderen te helpen.
He is a good soul who is always willing to help others.
Here, 'ziel' is used to describe a person, referring to their kind and caring nature.
Na het ongeluk voelde hij dat zijn ziel zwaar was.
After the accident, he felt that his soul was heavy.
In this instance, 'ziel' is utilized to express a metaphorical sense of inner emotional burden or sorrow.
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