nature

US /ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
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1.

natuur

the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

:
Let's go for a walk in nature.
Laten we een wandeling maken in de natuur.
The beauty of nature is truly breathtaking.
De schoonheid van de natuur is werkelijk adembenemend.
2.

aard, karakter, wezen

the essential qualities and characteristics typically belonging to a person, thing, or group.

:
It's in his nature to be kind.
Het zit in zijn aard om vriendelijk te zijn.
The violent nature of the crime shocked everyone.
De gewelddadige aard van de misdaad schokte iedereen.