chip

This is the 2005th most frequent Dutch word.


chip

A thin, crispy snack or a small electronic component.


Here, 'chip' is used in its plural form 'chips' to refer to potato crisps, a popular snack.

Ik heb een zak chips gekocht voor het feest.

I bought a bag of chips for the party.


In this sentence, 'chip' refers to a microchip, an essential component in electronic devices.

De computer werkt niet omdat er een chip kapot is.

The computer doesn't work because a chip is broken.


Here, 'chip' denotes an integrated circuit embedded in a card for contactless payment functionality.

In mijn nieuwe pinpas zit een chip voor contactloos betalen.

My new debit card has a chip for contactless payment.