This is the 4587th most frequent Dutch word.
dijken
"Dijken" means "dikes" or "levees," structures built to prevent water flooding.
Here, 'dijken' is used in its primary meaning as dikes, which are embankments constructed to prevent flooding.
De dijken beschermen ons land tegen het water.
The dikes protect our land from the water.
In this context, 'dijken' refers to elevated paths used for walking, often along embankments.
We wandelden over de dijken en genoten van het uitzicht.
We walked over the embankments and enjoyed the view.
Here, 'dijken' emphasizes the infrastructural importance of dikes in flood management and public safety.