This is the 8530th most frequent Dutch word.
hertogin
Duchess.
In this sentence, 'hertogin' is used metaphorically to describe a person exhibiting qualities associated with nobility.
Iedereen verwijst naar haar als de hertogin vanwege haar elegante gedrag.
Everyone refers to her as the duchess because of her graceful behavior.
In this example, 'hertogin' again denotes a noblewoman, specifically one present at a social event.
Tijdens het bal trok de hertogin veel aandacht met haar charmante glimlach.
During the ball, the duchess attracted much attention with her charming smile.
Here, 'hertogin' is used as a noun referring to a title for a noblewoman.