This is the 814th most frequent Dutch word.
bescherming
Protection.
'Bescherming' here denotes the means or measures taken to shield against external conditions, like cold weather.
Zij hebben goede bescherming tegen de kou nodig tijdens de winter.
They need good protection against the cold during the winter.
In this sentence, 'bescherming' refers to legal or formal safeguarding measures afforded to a group, employees in this example.
De nieuwe wet biedt extra bescherming voor werknemers.
The new law provides additional protection for workers.
Here, 'bescherming' is used as a noun, representing the act or concept of protecting something, specifically nature in this case.