This is the 5334th most frequent Dutch word.
korps
"Korps" in Dutch means "corps," referring to a group or organization, often military or official.
In this sentence, 'korps' refers to an organized group of firefighters, emphasizing its use to denote a collective body.
Het korps van brandweerlieden was snel ter plaatse.
The corps of firefighters arrived quickly.
Here, 'korps' is used to describe a specific military division, highlighting its application to denote specialized groups.
Mijn broer is lid van het marinekorps.
My brother is a member of the marine corps.
In this context, 'korps' refers to an ensemble of musicians, illustrating its versatility in describing organizations focused on particular activities.