No. 5,371 in Dutch
laak
"Laak" in Dutch can mean a small river or stream, or it can refer to blame or fault.
In a sentence
Hij woont vlak bij de laak.
He lives near the stream.
In this sentence, 'laak' refers to a geographical feature, specifically a small stream or brook.
Zijn gedrag is absoluut laakbaar.
His behavior is absolutely reprehensible.
Here, 'laakbaar' is an adjective derived from 'laak', meaning blame or fault, used to describe something morally objectionable.
Ik kon de laak van dit probleem niet vermijden.
I couldn't avoid the blame for this problem.
In this context, 'laak' signifies culpability or blame related to an unfavorable situation.
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