This is the 4806th most frequent Dutch word.
fox
The Dutch word "fox" refers to a "fox" (a type of animal) in English.
In this sentence, 'vos' is used in its direct meaning as an animal.
De slimme vos sloop door het bos.
The clever fox sneaked through the forest.
Here, 'vos' is used metaphorically to describe someone cunning and shrewd.
Hij is echt een vos in zaken, altijd een stap vooruit.
He is truly a fox in business, always one step ahead.
In this case, 'vos' refers to the depicted animal in an artwork.