zuiver

This is the 3988th most frequent Dutch word.


zuiver

Pure; clean; clear.


In this sentence, "zuiver" is used to describe the water's cleanliness or purity, indicating that it is free from contaminants.

Dit water is zuiver en veilig om te drinken.

This water is pure and safe to drink.


Here, "zuiver" refers to the quality of the singing voice, emphasizing its clarity and pleasantness.

Haar zangstem was zuiver en betoverend.

Her singing voice was pure and enchanting.


In this case, "zuiver" is used metaphorically to express that the luck was sheer or absolute, without any other contributing factors.

Het was een zuiver geluk dat we op tijd arriveerden.

It was pure luck that we arrived on time.