This is the 2601st most frequent Dutch word.
harrie
A "harrie" in Dutch refers to someone who is well-meaning but incompetent in their job.
Here, 'Harrie' is used as a proper noun, indicating a person's name.
Harrie is een veel voorkomende naam in Nederland.
Harrie is a common name in the Netherlands.
Here, 'harrie' is used colloquially as a term for someone who is resourceful and helpful.
Hij is echt een harrie, altijd handig en behulpzaam.
He is really a 'harrie,' always handy and helpful.
In this sentence, 'harrie' is used informally as a term to describe someone acting foolishly or without care.