This is the 477th most frequent Dutch word.
ai
The Dutch word "ai" is an exclamation expressing pain, surprise, or regret, similar to "ouch" or "oh no" in English.
The expression 'Ai' is used here as an interjection to express sudden pain.
Ai, dat deed pijn!
Ouch, that hurt!
In this context, 'ai' is used to convey a realization of a mistake.
Hij realiseerde zich ai, hij had de afspraak vergeten.
He realized, oh dear, he had forgotten the appointment.
Here, 'AI' is an acronym for 'Artificial Intelligence' and represents a field of study and application.