water

This is the 2848th most frequent Dutch word.


water

"Water" in Dutch means "water" in English.


In this sentence, 'water' is used as a noun, representing the clear, liquid substance that is essential for life.

Ik drink een glas water.

I am drinking a glass of water.


Here, 'water' refers to a body of water, such as a lake or river. It represents a location or area.

De kinderen spelen aan de rand van het water.

The children are playing at the edge of the water.


In this case, 'water' is also a noun, relating to the substance used for watering the plants.

Giet langzaam water op de planten.

Slowly pour water onto the plants.