This is the 1519th most frequent Dutch word.
borst
Chest; breast.
In this sentence, 'borst' refers to the chest area of the human body.
Mijn borst voelt pijnlijk na het sporten.
My chest feels sore after exercising.
Here, 'borst' also signifies the chest, used metaphorically to show confidence or pride.
De jongen klopte op zijn borst om indruk te maken.
The boy beat on his chest to make an impression.
In this case, 'borst' is used within 'borstbeeld', meaning 'bust', a sculpted representation of a person's upper torso and head.