This is the 2709th most frequent Dutch word.
night
The Dutch word "night" translates to "nacht" in English, meaning the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
In this sentence, 'nacht' is used as a noun to represent the time period after the evening and before the morning.
De nacht was koud en stil.
The night was cold and silent.
Here, 'nacht' describes the specific time frame where late-hour activities occur.
Hij blijft altijd tot diep in de nacht werken.
He always works late into the night.
In this context, 'nacht' is combined with another descriptive word to characterize the night with specific attributes.