buiten

This is the 201st most frequent Dutch word.

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buiten

Outside.


In this sentence, 'buiten' is used to indicate the location 'outside.'

Ik werk graag buiten in de tuin.

I enjoy working outside in the garden.


Here, 'buiten' means 'aside from' or 'except for,' pointing out an exception.

Buiten het feit dat het regent, is het een mooie dag.

Aside from the fact that it's raining, it's a beautiful day.


Again, 'buiten' represents the location 'outside,' specifically relative to the door.

Laat je schoenen buiten de deur staan.

Leave your shoes outside the door.