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.