This is the 4931st most frequent Dutch word.
grenzen
"Borders" or "limits."
In this sentence, "grenzen" is used to refer to physical boundaries or borders, highlighting spatial demarcation.
De grenzen van het bos zijn duidelijk gemarkeerd.
The borders of the forest are clearly marked.
Here, "grenzen" refers to personal limitations or boundaries in a metaphorical sense, indicating emotional or psychological limits.
Het is belangrijk om je eigen grenzen te kennen en respecteren.
It is important to know and respect your own limits.
In this example, "grenzen" denotes the political borders of a country, emphasizing jurisdictional boundaries.