This is the 6648th most frequent Dutch word.
wadden
Tidal flats or wetlands.
Here, 'wadden' refers to the mudflats or tidal flats, which are coastal wetlands that form in areas with tidal variance, specifically in regions like the Wadden Sea.
Ik hou van wandelen op de wadden tijdens de zomer.
I love walking on the mudflats during the summer.
In this sentence, 'wadden' is used to collectively describe the Wadden Sea, which is an extensive area of intertidal ecosystems.
De wadden zijn een belangrijk natuurgebied in Nederland.
The tidal flats are an important natural area in the Netherlands.
Here, 'wadden' indicates a location, referring to the tidal flats near the village.