This is the 3214th most frequent Dutch word.
geluidsoverlast
Excessive noise disturbance.
In this sentence, 'geluidsoverlast' refers to the noise disturbance experienced by residents due to an external source.
De bewoners klagen over de geluidsoverlast die veroorzaakt wordt door de bouwplaats.
The residents complain about the noise disturbance caused by the construction site.
Here, 'geluidsoverlast' is used to specify the noise that is being addressed by implementing a solution.
Om de geluidsoverlast te verminderen, zijn geluidsisolerende panelen geplaatst.
To reduce the noise disturbance, soundproof panels have been installed.
In this sentence, 'geluidsoverlast' is used more generally to refer to noise disturbance and its possible effects.