This is the 1649th most frequent Dutch word.
normen
"Normen" means "standards" or "norms" in English.
In this sentence, 'normen' refers to the standards or rules that are generally accepted by a society.
De maatschappelijke normen veranderen in de loop van de tijd.
The societal norms change over time.
Here, 'normen' is used to describe the standards or criteria applied to evaluating performance.
De toetsingsnormen voor het examen zijn erg streng.
The evaluation standards for the exam are very strict.
In this context, 'normen' signifies personal principles or standards that guide behavior.