This is the 7485th most frequent Dutch word.
buik
Belly.
Here, 'buik' refers to the anatomical organ where digestion occurs.
Ik heb pijn in mijn buik.
I have pain in my stomach.
Here, 'buik' is used to describe the part of the body in contact with the bed.
De baby lag op zijn buik te slapen.
The baby was sleeping on his stomach.
Here, 'buik' metaphorically represents the area associated with emotions or nerves in the body.