This is the 4250th most frequent Dutch word.
bernhard
"Bernhard" is a proper noun, typically a male given name in Dutch.
Here, 'Bernhard' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Bernhard is mijn beste vriend.
Bernhard is my best friend.
Here, 'Bernhard' is used as a part of a compound noun referring to a location name.
De straten in Bernhardwijk zijn oud en charmant.
The streets in Bernhard district are old and charming.
Here, 'Bernhard' is used adjectivally to describe attributes associated with someone named Bernhard.