This is the 5914th most frequent Dutch word.
piet
The Dutch word "piet" means "pigeon" or "parrot," and it is also used as a traditional name for "Black Pete" in Dutch folklore.
Here, 'Piet' is used as a personal name.
Piet speelt elke zaterdag voetbal met vrienden.
Piet plays soccer with friends every Saturday.
Here, 'Piet' is part of the term 'Zwarte Piet', referring to a traditional figure in Dutch culture.
Tijdens de Sinterklaasviering komt er een Zwarte Piet.
During the Sinterklaas celebration, a Zwarte Piet appears.
Here, 'piet' is idiomatic and refers metaphorically to taking blame, showcasing diverse word usage.