This is the 1703rd most frequent Dutch word.
strand
"Strand" in Dutch means "beach" in English.
Here, 'strand' refers to the beach, which is a place near the sea with sand where people often go to relax.
Ik hou ervan om op het strand te wandelen.
I love to walk on the beach.
In this sentence, 'strand' is used to describe a specific location where the boat ended up after washing ashore.
De boot spoelde aan op het verlaten strand.
The boat washed ashore on the deserted beach.
'Strand' here again refers to the sandy area near the ocean, highlighting its use in different contexts involving activities or events occurring there.