This is the 6527th most frequent Dutch word.
vandalen
"Vandalen" in Dutch means "vandals" in English, referring to people who deliberately damage or destroy property.
Here, 'vandalen' refers to individuals who deliberately damage property in a destructive manner.
De vandalen hebben de ruiten van het gebouw kapotgeslagen.
The vandals smashed the windows of the building.
In this context, 'Vandalen' refers to the Germanic tribe historically known for plundering and invasions during late antiquity.
In historische context worden de Vandalen vaak als barbaarse indringers beschreven.
In a historical context, the Vandals are often described as barbaric invaders.
Here, 'vandalen' is metaphorically used to describe people acting disruptively or carelessly, not necessarily with property destruction.