This is the 264th most frequent Dutch word.
bleek
"Pale" or "faded."
Here, 'bleek' is used as an adjective describing the color of the sky, indicating a faded or light hue.
De lucht was bleek na de regen.
The sky was pale after the rain.
In this sentence, 'bleek' functions as a verb in the past tense, indicating that it became apparent or clear.
Het werd al snel bleek dat hij gelijk had.
It quickly became clear that he was right.
Here, 'bleek' acts as an adjective describing someone's appearance, indicating a lack of color in her complexion.