This is the 2944th most frequent Dutch word.
batterijen
"Batterijen" means "batteries" in English.
Here, 'batterijen' directly refers to electrical storage units used in a flashlight.
Ik heb nieuwe batterijen gekocht voor mijn zaklamp.
I bought new batteries for my flashlight.
In this sentence, 'batterijen' denotes rechargeable energy devices requiring charging.
De batterijen zijn leeg, dus ik moet ze opladen.
The batteries are empty, so I need to recharge them.
This usage emphasizes 'batterijen' as items requiring responsible disposal when they are no longer functional.