This is the 1611th most frequent Dutch word.
kerst
Christmas
The word 'kerst' here refers to 'Christmas' in the context of the holiday season.
Met kerst gaan we altijd familie bezoeken.
At Christmas, we always visit family.
The word 'kerst' here is part of the compound word 'kerstboom', meaning 'Christmas tree'.
De kerstboom staat al in de woonkamer.
The Christmas tree is already in the living room.
The word 'kerst' in this sentence is used in the compound 'kerstgevoel', referring to the 'Christmas spirit' or 'holiday feeling'.