No. 6,783 in Dutch
zoelen
"Zoelen" means to wallow or bask, often referring to animals, especially pigs, enjoying mud or warmth.
In a sentence
De jongens zoelen bij de rivier na schooltijd.
The boys soelen by the river after school.
Here, 'zoelen' is used in the context of an action or activity undertaken at the river, potentially meaning to relax or play.
In de zomer zoelen de kinderen vaak in de beek.
In the summer, the children often soelen in the creek.
In this sentence, 'zoelen' might describe a recreational activity in the creek, demonstrating a seasonal characteristic.
Ze gingen naar het meer om te zoelen en te genieten van de zon.
They went to the lake to soelen and enjoy the sun.
Finally, 'zoelen' in this usage seems related to relaxing or engaging with the natural environment.
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