This is the 1458th most frequent Dutch word.
ov
"OV" in Dutch refers to "public transport."
In this sentence, 'ov' is an abbreviation for 'openbaar vervoer' (public transport). It is commonly used in the context of the Dutch public transport system, especially relating to the ov-chipkaart, which is a card used for paying for public transport in the Netherlands.
Ik heb met de ov-chipkaart gereisd.
I traveled using the ov-chipkaart.
Here, 'ov' is again an abbreviation for 'openbaar vervoer', used to describe issues or events involving the public transportation system, such as a strike.
De ov-staking leidt tot drukte op de wegen.
The public transport strike leads to congestion on the roads.
'OV' represents public transportation, and its usage contrasts transportation methods.