This is the 3782nd most frequent Dutch word.
tranen
"Tears" (drops of liquid from the eyes due to emotion or irritation).
In this sentence, 'tranen' refers to the physical drops of liquid that come from someone's eyes, often used metaphorically to indicate strong emotions.
De tranen stroomden over haar wangen toen zij het goede nieuws hoorde.
Tears streamed down her cheeks when she heard the good news.
Here, 'traan' is singular and metaphorically compares a raindrop to a tear.
Het schilderij toonde een regendruppel die als een traan naar beneden gleed.
The painting depicted a raindrop sliding down like a tear.
In this case, 'tranen' illustrates a physical and emotional response to the content of the letter, symbolizing deep feelings or an emotional reaction.