This is the 1493rd most frequent Dutch word.
advocaten
Lawyers.
In this sentence, 'advocaten' refers to legal professionals, specifically those preparing for a court case, highlighting its primary meaning as lawyers.
De advocaten bereiden zich voor op de rechtszaak.
The lawyers are preparing for the trial.
Here, 'advocaten' is used in a general sense to discuss the societal impact and importance of the profession.
Advocaten kunnen een belangrijke rol spelen in de samenleving.
Lawyers can play an important role in society.
In this context, 'advocaten' denotes specific individuals who are professionals offering legal advice.