This is the 5039th most frequent Dutch word.
hoef
"Hoef" in Dutch means "hoof" (the hard part of the foot of a horse or similar animal) in English.
In this usage, 'hoef' is related to necessity or obligation and is used with 'niet' to express lack of necessity.
Ik hoef morgen niet naar school.
I don't have to go to school tomorrow.
Here, 'hoef' refers to the hoof of a horse, an anatomical term.
Een hoef van het paard is afgebroken.
A hoof of the horse is broken off.
This usage similarly employs 'hoef' in the context of necessity or obligation, indicating a lack of requirement for an action.