This is the 1665th most frequent Dutch word.
oren
"oren" means "ears" in English.
In this context, 'oren' directly refers to the ears as movable parts of the body.
Hij knikte met zijn oren toen hij de grap hoorde.
He wiggled his ears when he heard the joke.
In this sentence, 'oren' refers to the physical ears as auditory organs.
Mijn oren doen pijn na het dragen van zware koptelefoons.
My ears hurt after wearing heavy headphones.
Here, 'oren' is used metaphorically to signify the ability to recognize and appreciate music.