This is the 1145th most frequent Dutch word.
standpunt
Point of view; standpoint; position.
The word 'standpunt' means 'viewpoint' or 'perspective', used here to refer to someone's stance in a discussion.
Het is belangrijk om je standpunt duidelijk te maken tijdens een debat.
It is important to make your viewpoint clear during a debate.
In this sentence, 'standpunt' refers to someone's opinion or standpoint, indicating it can be influenced or changed.
Hij heeft zijn standpunt aangepast na nieuwe informatie te krijgen.
He adjusted his viewpoint after receiving new information.
Here, 'standpunt' is used to refer to the position or perspective of an organization, showing it can represent collective views.