This is the 5348th most frequent Dutch word.
kroaat
"Croat" – a person from Croatia or of Croatian descent.
In this sentence, 'Kroaat' is used as a noun referring to a person from Croatia.
De Kroaat woont al tien jaar in Nederland.
The Croat has been living in the Netherlands for ten years.
Here, 'Kroaat' is again a noun, emphasizing the nationality of an individual participating in an activity.
Tijdens het toernooi versloeg de Kroaat zijn tegenstander met gemak.
During the tournament, the Croat easily defeated his opponent.
The word 'Kroaat' is utilized as a noun to describe the person addressed, indicating their Croatian origin.