This is the 807th most frequent Dutch word.
aarde
Earth; soil; ground.
In this sentence, 'aarde' means the planet Earth, referring to our world in the astronomical and geographical context.
De aarde draait rond de zon.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
Here, 'aarde' refers to soil or dirt, the material used for planting and growing vegetation.
Hij voegde wat aarde toe aan het tuinbed.
He added some soil to the garden bed.
In this context, 'aarde' denotes the ground or surface of the Earth, specifically in terms of being tangible and experiencing motion.