This is the 6801st most frequent Dutch word.
zware
"Zware" means "heavy" or "severe" in English.
In this sentence, 'zware' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'tas' (bag), indicating its weight.
Hij draagt een zware tas.
He carries a heavy bag.
Here, 'zware' is an adjective describing 'dag' (day), implying that the day was demanding or difficult.
Na een zware dag voelde hij zich uitgeput.
After a tough day, he felt exhausted.
In this instance, 'zware' modifies the noun 'lucht' (air), emphasizing the tangible or oppressive physical presence of the air.