This is the 263rd most frequent Dutch word.
belang
"Belang" means "interest" or "importance" in English.
In this sentence, 'belang' refers to significance or importance, indicating that arriving on time holds great value.
Het is van groot belang dat je op tijd komt.
It is of great importance that you arrive on time.
Here, 'belang' implies the welfare or well-being, noting that she prioritizes her children's needs.
Zij heeft altijd het beste belang van haar kinderen in gedachte.
She always has the best interests of her children in mind.
In this context, 'belang' means a stake or interest, suggesting that their company is invested in or affected by this venture's outcomes.