This is the 5969th most frequent Dutch word.
puffin
The Dutch word for "puffin" is "papegaaiduiker," meaning a seabird with colorful beak known for diving.
Here, 'papegaaiduiker' (puffin) is used as a noun referring to the bird species distinguished by its habitat and social behavior.
De papegaaiduiker leeft langs de kust in kolonies.
The puffin lives along the coast in colonies.
In this sentence, 'papegaaiduiker' specifies a particular instance of the bird observed during the activity.
We kwamen een papegaaiduiker tegen tijdens onze wandeltocht.
We encountered a puffin during our hike.
Here, 'papegaaiduiker' is again used as a noun, emphasizing a characteristic aspect of this bird species.