This is the 7560th most frequent Dutch word.
circuleren
To circulate.
The verb circuleren is used here metaphorically to describe the spread of rumors.
De geruchten begonnen snel te circuleren na het nieuws.
The rumors began to circulate quickly after the news.
In this sentence, circuleren is used in a biological context, referring to the movement of blood through the body.
Het bloed circuleert door het lichaam dankzij het hart.
The blood circulates through the body thanks to the heart.
Here, circuleren is applied to indicate the scattered presence and movement of scooters in the city.