This is the 1277th most frequent Dutch word.
gasten
"Guests" or "guys" (colloquial).
Here, 'gasten' refers to 'guests' in the context of people invited to an event, specifically a dinner. It is used as a noun in plural form.
De gasten waren tevreden na het diner.
The guests were satisfied after the dinner.
In this sentence, 'gasten' signifies individuals coming to visit, emphasizing the act of arriving at a designated time. It is a plural noun referring to visitors.
We verwachten dat er rond zes uur gasten arriveren.
We expect guests to arrive around six o'clock.
Here, 'gasten' represents individuals who are staying, like in a hotel context or making overnight arrangements. Again, it is a plural noun reflecting accommodating individuals.