This is the 1550th most frequent Dutch word.
duiken
"Diving" or "to dive."
This usage of 'duikt' illustrates a poetic or figurative manner of describing the sun setting.
De zon duikt achter de horizon na een lange dag.
The sun dives behind the horizon after a long day.
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.