This is the 1997th most frequent Dutch word.
brood
Bread.
Here, 'brood' refers to a loaf of bread, a common food item made from flour and other ingredients.
Ik koop een vers brood bij de bakker.
I buy a fresh loaf of bread at the baker's.
In this sentence, 'brood' indicates bread in general, typically sliced for convenience during meals.
Bij het ontbijt eet ik vaak brood met kaas.
For breakfast, I often eat bread with cheese.
Here, 'brood' is used to describe bread as a baked product whose smell can be perceived.