This is the 5332nd most frequent Dutch word.
koranbranden
The Dutch word "koranbranden" means "Quran burning," referring to the act of burning copies of the Quran, often as a form of protest.
Here, 'koranbranden' is used to refer to events or occurrences where Qurans are set ablaze, employing it as a noun describing specific incidents.
De koranbranden in de stad hebben veel controverse veroorzaakt.
The Quran burnings in the city have caused much controversy.
In this sentence, 'koranbranden' again acts as a noun but is used in the plural form to indicate multiple occurrences of this act.
Hij werd gearresteerd voor zijn betrokkenheid bij koranbranden.
He was arrested for his involvement in Quran burnings.
Once more used as a noun, 'koranbranden' points to the phenomenon in general, showing how the term can provoke discussions and societal impact.