This is the 6448th most frequent Dutch word.
transit
The Dutch word "transit" means "passage or transportation of goods or people through a place without stopping."
In this sentence, 'transit' refers to the process of transporting goods through a country on their way to another destination.
De goederen zijn onderweg en komen aan in transit door Nederland.
The goods are on their way and will arrive in transit through the Netherlands.
Here, 'transit' describes a person's travel status, specifically being in between destinations during their journey.
Hij bevindt zich in transit en zal over een uur op het vliegveld aankomen.
He is in transit and will arrive at the airport in an hour.
In this context, 'transit' is used to describe an area within a location, such as an airport, designated for travelers who are transferring or waiting.