This is the 3792nd most frequent Dutch word.
trouwe
Faithful or loyal.
Here, 'trouwe' is an adjective describing the noun 'hond' (dog), indicating loyalty as a characteristic of the dog.
De trouwe hond wachtte geduldig op zijn baas.
The loyal dog waited patiently for his owner.
In this sentence, 'trouwe' modifies the noun 'vriend' (friend), showing that loyalty is a trait attributed to the friend.
Hij bleef een trouwe vriend ondanks de omstandigheden.
He remained a loyal friend despite the circumstances.
'Trouwe' acts as an adjective describing the noun 'volgeling' (follower), emphasizing the follower's faithful nature.