This is the 2690th most frequent Dutch word.
midden
"Middle" or "center."
Here, 'midden' is used to indicate a central location within a space or area.
Ik sta in het midden van de kamer.
I am standing in the middle of the room.
In this context, 'midden' refers to the central part of the city.
Het is altijd druk in het midden van de stad.
It is always busy in the middle of the city.
Here, 'midden' metaphorically represents being at the core or focal point of the discussion.