This is the 1522nd most frequent Dutch word.
buren
"Neighbors."
Here, 'buren' refers to the people who live next to or near the speaker—commonly, neighbors.
De buren hebben ons geholpen met het verhuizen.
The neighbors helped us with the moving.
In this example, 'buren' again denotes the neighboring individuals and specifies their relation to 'my parents'.
De buren van mijn ouders zijn erg vriendelijk.
The neighbors of my parents are very friendly.
'Buren' refers to the neighbors in relation to a past residence, showcasing a temporal aspect.