"the earth" in Dutch

In Dutch, both "de aarde" and "de Aarde" can be considered correct, but their usage depends on the context and the specific style or convention you are following.

1. "de aarde" (with a lowercase "a"): This is the more common way to write it and is used in everyday language and most formal writing. It simply means "the earth" in a general sense.

2. "de Aarde" (with an uppercase "A"): This form is used when referring to Earth as a proper noun or when emphasizing it as a specific celestial body, such as when talking about the planet in a scientific or astronomical context.

So, both forms are correct, but the choice between them depends on whether you want to treat "Earth" as a common noun or a proper noun in your sentence.