This is the 2729th most frequent Dutch word.
passat
The Dutch word "passat" refers to a "trade wind" in English.
In this sentence, 'passat' refers to the trade wind, demonstrating its meteorological application.
De passat was sterk en gaf ons een ruime wind om voort te zeilen.
The trade wind was strong and gave us a favorable wind to sail on.
Here, 'passat' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific car model by Volkswagen.
Hij kocht een nieuwe Volkswagens passat om mee naar zijn werk te rijden.
He bought a new Volkswagen Passat to drive to work.
Once again, 'passaat' is used meteorologically to indicate trade winds.