This is the 2635th most frequent Dutch word.
joshua
The Dutch word "Joshua" is typically a proper noun referring to a male given name, derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning "God is salvation."
In this sentence, 'Joshua' is used as a proper noun, identifying a specific individual.
Joshua houdt van lezen.
Joshua loves reading.
Here, 'Joshua' serves as the subject of the question, referring to a specific person whose arrival is being inquired about.
Is Joshua al aangekomen?
Has Joshua arrived yet?
In this context, 'Joshua' is again a proper noun but further elaborated upon by additional description, specifying the individual being discussed.