This is the 5860th most frequent Dutch word.
paar
A "paar" in Dutch means "pair" or "couple" in English.
In this sentence, 'paar' refers to 'a few', indicating a small number of items, specifically books.
Ik heb een paar boeken gekocht.
I bought a few books.
In this sentence, 'paar' refers to a couple, specifically a pair of people.
Het paar liep hand in hand door het park.
The couple walked hand in hand through the park.
In this sentence, 'paar' refers to a pair, indicating two items that form a set, specifically a set of shoes.