This is the 2315th most frequent Dutch word.
schapen
Sheep.
used as a noun to refer to the plural form of 'sheep' in a farming context
De boer heeft twintig schapen in zijn weiland.
The farmer has twenty sheep in his pasture.
used as a possessive noun indicating material derived from sheep
Schapenwol wordt vaak gebruikt om warme truien te maken.
Sheep's wool is often used to make warm sweaters.
used as a noun in a general statement about the character of sheep as animals