This is the 1564th most frequent Dutch word.
gat
"Hole" or "gap."
Here, 'gat' refers to a physical hole in the ground.
De hond sprong in het gat in het grasveld.
The dog jumped into the hole in the grass field.
In this context, 'gat' indicates a tear or opening in fabric.
Ik heb een gat in mijn sok gevonden.
I found a hole in my sock.
Here, 'gat' is used metaphorically to signify a disruption or gap.