kees

kees

"Kees" is a Dutch male given name, often a diminutive of "Cornelis." It can also colloquially refer to cheese.

Here, 'Kees' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.

Kees fietst iedere ochtend naar zijn werk.

Kees rides his bicycle to work every morning.

In this context, 'kees' is used colloquially as a term for a surface or counter.

De kaas ligt op de kees.

The cheese is on the counter.

Here, 'de kees klaren' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to settle matters or solve issues.'

We zullen de kees klaren voordat de gasten komen.

We will clear everything up before the guests arrive.