schop

This is the 2319th most frequent Dutch word.


schop

"Schop" means "shovel" or "kick" in English, depending on the context.


In this sentence, 'schop' is used as a noun and refers to the act of kicking.

Hij gaf een harde schop tegen de bal.

He gave a hard kick against the ball.


Here, 'schop' is used as a noun meaning a tool used for digging, i.e., a shovel.

De schop stond in de schuur achter het huis.

The shovel was in the shed behind the house.


In this context, the verb derived from 'schop', 'schoppen', is used to indicate the action of kicking.

Ze schopte de deur open omdat haar handen vol waren.

She kicked the door open because her hands were full.