This is the 2959th most frequent Dutch word.
belangen
"Belangen" means "interests" or "concerns" in English.
The word 'belang' is used as 'interest' in the sense of something beneficial or advantageous.
Het is in het belang van iedereen om samen te werken.
It is in everyone's interest to cooperate.
The word 'belangen' is used to indicate plural 'interests,' referring to different aspects that are important for the students.
Bij het bespreken van de belangen van de studenten, waren de docenten het eens over beschikbare ondersteuning.
When discussing the interests of the students, the teachers agreed on the available support.
The word 'belangen' is used to describe the needs or rights that a group advocates for and protects.