brood

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.

De geur van vers gebakken brood vult de kamer.

The smell of freshly baked bread fills the room.