This is the 2721st most frequent Dutch word.
opel
"Opel" is not a Dutch word; it is a brand name for a car manufacturer.
In this context, 'Opel' refers to the brand name of the automobile being used for commuting, hence functioning as a noun.
Ik rijd elke dag naar werk in mijn Opel.
I drive to work in my Opel every day.
Here, 'Opel' denotes the specific brand of car owned by the neighbor, emphasizing possession of a brand-name object.
De Opel van mijn buurman is gisteren verkocht.
My neighbor's Opel was sold yesterday.
In this case, 'Opel' serves to identify the subject being questioned, focusing on the characteristics of a car from this particular brand.