This is the 3453rd most frequent Dutch word.
naaste
"Naaste" means "neighbor" or "fellow human."
Here, 'naaste' is used to describe proximity, indicating the neighbors who are physically closest.
De naaste buren hebben altijd een vriendelijk woord.
The closest neighbors always have a friendly word.
In this sentence, 'naaste' refers to one's fellow human being, emphasizing moral or social proximity.
Je moet goed zorgen voor je naaste.
You should take good care of your neighbor.
Here, 'naaste' is used metaphorically to indicate someone who is emotionally or professionally close to the subject.