This is the 1612th most frequent Dutch word.
kiest
"Chooses."
Here, 'kiest' is the verb 'choose' in Dutch, used in the present tense for the subject 'Zij' (she).
Zij kiest een appel van de mand.
She chooses an apple from the basket.
In this sentence, 'kiest' again refers to the action of making a selection, but is used in a conditional context.
Als je tussen rood en blauw kiest, welk kleur kies je dan?
If you choose between red and blue, which color do you choose?
The verb 'kiest' is being employed metaphorically, indicating preference or decision in a thoughtful manner.