This is the 6244th most frequent Dutch word.
sleeper
A "sleeper" in Dutch refers to a railway tie or a beam used to support train tracks.
'Sleeper' here indicates something impressive or outstanding that is not immediately apparent, often used in the context of vehicles.
De nieuwe auto is een echte sleeper, hij ziet er normaal uit maar is extreem snel.
The new car is a real sleeper, it looks normal but is extremely fast.
'Sleeper' in this instance refers to a type of train that is designed for overnight travel, equipped with sleeping facilities.
Tijdens mijn vakantie verbleef ik in een rustige sleeper-trein in Zwitserland.
During my vacation, I stayed on a quiet sleeper train in Switzerland.
Here 'sleeper' denotes a person or entity that is underestimated but performs exceptionally, commonly used in contexts like sports or games.