This is the 6077th most frequent Dutch word.
roef
The Dutch word "roef" refers to the cabin or enclosed space on a boat or ship.
In this sentence, 'roef' is used to refer to the small deckhouse on a boat where equipment or personal items might be stored.
De visser controleerde de roef op zijn boot.
The fisherman checked the deckhouse on his boat.
Here, 'roef' is understood as a space on the boat offering shelter or relaxation during or after activity on water.
Ze ontspande zich in de roef na een lange dag varen.
She relaxed in the deckhouse after a long day of sailing.
In this sentence, 'roef' refers specifically to the construct or cabin-like structure on the sloop, emphasizing its maintenance or restoration.