n

This is the 3452nd most frequent Dutch word.


n

The Dutch word "n" is a colloquial abbreviation of "een," meaning "a" or "an" in English.


The use of 'n here is an informal or colloquial way to express 'een' (a/an), commonly found in everyday spoken Dutch.

Ik heb 'n nieuwe pen gekocht.

I bought a new pen.


The word 'n' is mentioned explicitly as the letter 'n', used to describe a characteristic of the name.

Zijn naam begint met een 'n'.

His name starts with an 'n'.


Here, 'n acts as an informal abbreviation for 'een' (a/an) in a simile or descriptive clause.

Als 'n professional, moet je altijd je best doen.

As a professional, you always have to do your best.