This is the 1994th most frequent Dutch word.
branden
"Branden" means "to burn" in English.
In this sentence, 'branden' is used to describe the action of a fire burning, representing its ignited state and emission of light and heat.
Het kampvuur brandt fel in de donkere nacht.
The campfire burns brightly in the dark night.
Here, 'branden' refers to the act of candles being lit and producing flame as a source of light.
Ze brandden kaarsen tijdens het diner voor een gezellige sfeer.
They burned candles during the dinner for a cozy ambiance.
In this example, 'branden' denotes the sensation of heat or irritation experienced on the skin due to sun exposure.