No. 2,452 in Dutch
zilver
Silver.
In a sentence
Het zilver schittert prachtig in het zonlicht.
The silver shines beautifully in the sunlight.
In this sentence, 'zilver' refers to the metallic element or material.
Hij won een zilver bij de Olympische Spelen.
He won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.
Here, 'zilver' refers to the silver medal, which is awarded for second place in competitions.
De zilveren sieraden gaven haar een elegante uitstraling.
The silver jewelry gave her an elegant appearance.
In this context, 'zilveren' is the adjective form of 'zilver,' describing objects made of silver.
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