This is the 934th most frequent Dutch word.
gaten
Holes.
The word 'gaten' here refers to physical voids or holes.
Kun je de gaten in deze kaas zien?
Can you see the holes in this cheese?
The word 'gaten' here signifies inconsistencies or missing pieces.
Ze merkt al snel de gaten in zijn verhaal op.
She quickly notices the gaps in his story.
The word 'gaten' here metaphorically refers to missing information in one's understanding.