zoden

This is the 3980th most frequent Dutch word.


zoden

"Sods" or "turf."


Literal meaning of 'zoden' as 'sod' or 'turf', representing patches of grass.

De zoden in de tuin zijn groen en zorgvuldig verzorgd.

The sod in the garden is green and carefully maintained.


Figurative expression 'zoden aan de dijk zetten', meaning to be useful or make a difference.

Al deze inspanningen lijken weinig zoden aan de dijk te zetten.

All these efforts seem to do little to make a significant impact.


Usage of 'zoden' in the phrase 'geen zoden aan de dijk zetten', emphasizing inefficiency or lack of impact.

Hij zei dat het geen zoden aan de dijk zou zetten om hier verder over te discussiƫren.

He said that it wouldn't be beneficial to continue arguing about this matter.