This is the 3478th most frequent Dutch word.
oldtimer
A vintage or classic car.
Here, 'oldtimer' refers to a vintage or classic car, often preserved as a collector's item or for its historical significance.
De oldtimer stond geparkeerd op de hoek van de straat.
The vintage car was parked on the corner of the street.
In this sentence, 'oldtimer' is used metaphorically to describe someone who is elderly or quite experienced, often reminiscing about the old days.
Mijn opa is echt een oldtimer als het gaat om vertellen over vroeger.
My grandpa is truly an old-timer when it comes to sharing stories from the past.
The word 'oldtimer' here again implies a classic car, but it establishes a community or group context around this term.