This is the 2510th most frequent Dutch word.
broeck
"Broeck" is an archaic Dutch word meaning "marsh" or "swamp."
Here, 'broeck' is used to describe the damaged state of the pants after an activity.
De broeck was gescheurd na het climbing.
The pants were torn after the climbing.
Here, 'broeck' is used to denote pants or trousers, a piece of clothing for the lower body.
Hij draagt een nieuwe broeck vandaag.
He is wearing new pants today.
In this case, 'broeck' refers to a specific pair of pants and relates to fashion coordination.