schapen

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

Veel mensen zeggen dat schapen kuddedieren zijn.

Many people say that sheep are herd animals.