This is the 4966th most frequent Dutch word.
haan
Rooster.
Here, 'haan' is used to denote a male chicken, commonly referred to as a rooster, which is known for crowing, especially at sunrise.
De haan kraait luid in de ochtend.
The rooster crows loudly in the morning.
In this expression, 'haan' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who stands out or assumes a dominant position among a group.
Hij is een echte haan in het kippenhok.
He is a true rooster in the chicken coop.
Here, 'haan' again refers to a male chicken, this time in the context of food, implying it is prepared as a dish.