This is the 1521st most frequent Dutch word.
brug
Bridge.
Here, 'brug' is used to refer to an actual physical structure that spans across something, like a river.
Ik wacht op je bij de brug.
I am waiting for you at the bridge.
In this sentence, 'brug' is used metaphorically to represent a connection or transition between two abstract concepts.
Dit project slaat een brug tussen wetenschap en praktijk.
This project builds a bridge between science and practice.
Here, 'brug' refers to a dental bridge, an item used in a medical context for dental restoration.