This is the 3190th most frequent Dutch word.
gastland
Host country.
In this sentence, 'gastland' refers to the country hosting an international event.
Nederland is het gastland van het komende sportevenement.
The Netherlands is the host country of the upcoming sports event.
In this use, 'gastland' emphasizes the responsibilities of the host country.
Als gastland moeten we ervoor zorgen dat alle deelnemers zich welkom voelen.
As the host country, we must ensure that all participants feel welcome.
Here, 'gastland' is used to highlight the country's cultural presentation to its guests.