This is the 6678th most frequent Dutch word.
wellington
The Dutch word "wellington" refers to waterproof rubber boots, also called wellies or rain boots in English.
The term "Wellington" is used here as a descriptor for a specific type of boots known for their design and function.
Hij trok zijn Wellingtonlaarzen aan om door de modder te lopen.
He put on his Wellington boots to walk through the mud.
The word "Wellington" is applied here as a proper noun referring to the historical figure.
De hertog van Wellington speelde een belangrijke rol in de Slag bij Waterloo.
The Duke of Wellington played a significant role in the Battle of Waterloo.
In this sentence, "Wellington" signifies the name of a location (a restaurant).