This is the 1550th most frequent Dutch word.
duiken
"Diving" or "to dive."
Here, 'duik' refers to physically entering water as part of an action, emphasizing a literal form of diving.
Ik duik in het zwembad om af te koelen.
I dive into the pool to cool off.
In this sentence, 'duikt' is used metaphorically to indicate an eager or thorough involvement in reading and learning.
Hij duikt vaak in boeken om nieuwe dingen te leren.
He often dives into books to learn new things.
This usage of 'duikt' illustrates a poetic or figurative manner of describing the sun setting.