This is the 2942nd most frequent Dutch word.
bar
The Dutch word "bar" means "bar" or "pub" in English, referring to a place where drinks are served.
'Bar' here is a unit of pressure measurement.
Hij oefent druk uit van 3 bar op het apparaat.
He applies a pressure of 3 bar on the device.
In this context, 'bar' is an adjective meaning harsh or severe.
De winters in Noord-Europa kunnen echt bar zijn.
The winters in Northern Europe can be really harsh.
Here 'bar' refers to a counter in a café where drinks are served.