This is the 3868th most frequent Dutch word.
vernoemd
Named after.
In this sentence, 'vernoemd' indicates that the street received its name as an homage to the writer.
De straat is vernoemd naar een bekende schrijver.
The street is named after a famous writer.
Here, 'vernoemd' is used to show that the book's title originates from the name of the main character.
Het boek is vernoemd naar het hoofdpersonage.
The book is named after the main character.
In this context, 'vernoemd' demonstrates a tradition of passing down names within a family.