English Sentence:

In the Middle Ages it was believed that the world consists of four elements: earth, water, air and fire.

Dutch Translation:

In de Middeleeuwen geloofde men dat de wereld bestond uit vier elementen: aarde, water, lucht en vuur.

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in

1. in 2. at 3. inside

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de

the (definite article)

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de Middeleeuwen

Middle Ages

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geloven

to believe, to think

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men

1. one 2. you 3. they

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dat

that

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de

the (definite article)

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de wereld   (Pl: werelden)

world

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bestaan

1. to exist 2. to consist of

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uit

1. from 2. out 3. off

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vier

four, 4

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het element   (Pl: elementen)

item, element

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de aarde

earth

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het water   (Pl: waters, Pl 2: wateren)

water (noun)

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de lucht   (Pl: luchten)

1. sky 2. air

Here: air

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en

and

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het vuur   (Pl: vuren)

fire (noun)

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