This is the 1981st most frequent Dutch word.
betaalmuur
A "betaalmuur" is a "paywall," a system restricting access to content unless payment is made.
The term 'betaalmuur' in this sentence refers to a digital barrier requiring payment to access content.
Veel nieuwssites hebben tegenwoordig een betaalmuur ingesteld.
Many news websites nowadays have implemented a paywall.
Here, 'betaalmuur' is used to express the reason for the inability to access certain digital content without payment.
Ik kon het artikel niet lezen vanwege de betaalmuur.
I couldn't read the article because of the paywall.
In this usage, 'betaalmuur' illustrates a contrasting perspective on the concept from the user's standpoint.