This is the 1061st most frequent Dutch word.
bloed
Blood.
Here, 'bloed' refers to the literal biological fluid that circulates in the body.
Het bloed stroomde uit de wond.
The blood flowed from the wound.
In this sentence, 'bloed' is also used in its biological context within the human body.
Ik voel het bloed sneller stromen in mijn aderen.
I feel the blood flow faster through my veins.
Here, 'bloed' is used metaphorically to refer to innate characteristics or qualities, indicating a strong and victorious nature.