No. 3,453 in Dutch
naaste
"Naaste" means "neighbor" or "fellow human."
In a sentence
De naaste buren hebben altijd een vriendelijk woord.
The closest neighbors always have a friendly word.
Here, 'naaste' is used to describe proximity, indicating the neighbors who are physically closest.
Je moet goed zorgen voor je naaste.
You should take good care of your neighbor.
In this sentence, 'naaste' refers to one's fellow human being, emphasizing moral or social proximity.
Hij beschouwde zijn collega als zijn naaste bondgenoot.
He considered his colleague as his closest ally.
Here, 'naaste' is used metaphorically to indicate someone who is emotionally or professionally close to the subject.
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