This is the 5782nd most frequent Dutch word.
ocean
A vast body of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface.
The word 'ocean' here is used as the main subject to describe a natural water body.
De ocean is groot en diep.
The ocean is vast and deep.
The word 'ocean' here is referenced as the location in which an activity occurred.
We gingen zwemmen in de ocean tijdens de vakantie.
We went swimming in the ocean during the vacation.
The word 'ocean' is used in a figurative manner to denote a source of inspiration for creativity.