bijt

This is the 7354th most frequent Dutch word.


bijt

"Bite" (noun) or "bites" (verb - present tense of "bijten").


Here, 'bijt' is used as a verb in the present tense to describe the action of biting.

De hond bijt in zijn speeltje.

The dog bites on its toy.


In this instance, 'bijt' is again a verb in the present tense, describing the potential action of a bite in a warning context.

Pas op dat die slang niet bijt.

Be careful that the snake does not bite.


Here, 'bijt' is used metaphorically to describe the impact of a sharp or painful comment.

Zijn opmerking bijt als een scherpe naald.

His remark stings like a sharp needle.