This is the 2611th most frequent Dutch word.
hof
Court or garden.
In this context, 'hof' refers to a court or formal garden associated with a palace or significant structure.
De tuin van het paleis wordt hof genoemd.
The garden of the palace is called a court.
Here, 'hof' denotes a legal body or a high court within the justice system.
Het hof heeft zijn beslissing bekendgemaakt.
The court has delivered its decision.
In this sentence, 'hof' refers to a small, enclosed residential courtyard, often with historical significance.