This is the 6521st most frequent Dutch word.
vak
"Vak" in Dutch translates to "subject," "field," "trade," or "compartment" in English, depending on context.
Here, "vak" is used to mean "subject" as in academic disciplines.
Het vak Nederlands is mijn favoriete vak op school.
The subject Dutch is my favorite subject at school.
In this context, "vak" refers to "trade" or "profession."
Hij heeft veel ervaring in zijn vak als timmerman.
He has a lot of experience in his trade as a carpenter.
Here, "vak" is used to mean a "compartment" or "section."