This is the 3343rd most frequent Dutch word.
kanonnen
"Cannons" (plural of "kanon").
Refers to actual artillery; plural form of 'kanon'.
De kanonnen stonden op de heuvel, klaar om af te vuren.
The cannons were positioned on the hill, ready to fire.
A euphemistic or exaggerated expression to portray surprise or amazement.
Hij riep "Kanonnen!" uit in een moment van verbazing.
He exclaimed "Cannons!" in a moment of surprise.
Used metaphorically to describe powerful or surprisingly effective individuals.