This is the 7065th most frequent Dutch word.
asbest
"Asbest" in Dutch means "asbestos," a heat-resistant fibrous mineral used in construction, now known to be hazardous to health.
In this sentence, 'asbest' is used as a noun referring to the material itself, commonly discussed in health and safety contexts.
Asbest is een gevaarlijk materiaal dat vroeger vaak in gebouwen werd gebruikt.
Asbestos is a dangerous material that was often used in buildings in the past.
Here 'asbest' is used as a noun that is part of a compound, referring to products made from asbestos.
Tijdens de renovatie ontdekten de bouwvakkers een paar oude platen asbest.
During the renovation, the construction workers discovered a few old asbestos panels.
In this sentence, 'asbest' is used as a noun discussing the material in a hazardous context, emphasizing safety procedures.