leden

leden

"Members" or "limbs," depending on context.

In this sentence, 'leden' is used to refer to the individuals belonging to a group, specifically members of an organization or club.

De leden van de vereniging zullen vanavond vergaderen.

The members of the association will meet tonight.

Here, 'leden' refers to parts of a body or structure, such as limbs of a tree or body.

Door de zware regen viel een paar takken van de boom, maar de leden bleven intact.

Due to the heavy rain, a few branches fell from the tree, but the limbs remained intact.

In this third use, 'leden' again conveys the idea of individuals in a group, but it is contextualized more personally, denoting the critical importance of their presence.

Laten we hopen dat we dit moeilijk jaar zonder ernstige verlies van onze leden doorstaan.

Let's hope we get through this tough year without the severe loss of our members.