This is the 2542nd most frequent Dutch word.
deen
"Deen" means "Dane" (a person from Denmark) in English.
Here, 'Deen' refers to a person from Denmark.
De Deen was erg vriendelijk tegen ons.
The Dane was very friendly towards us.
In this sentence, 'Deen' again refers to a Danish person, emphasizing their nationality in a group of different nationals.
Naast de Deen stonden ook een Noor en een Zweed.
Next to the Dane stood also a Norwegian and a Swede.
'Deens' indicates the Danish language, derived from the term 'Deen', showing the linguistic connection to the nationality.