This is the 561st most frequent Dutch word.
gebouw
Building.
The word 'gebouw' is used to describe a physical structure, specifically a historical building.
Het gebouw is heel oud en heeft veel geschiedenis.
The building is very old and has much history.
Here, 'gebouw' refers generally to a workplace or office building, emphasizing its function as a location of activity.
Ze werken in hetzelfde gebouw aan de rand van de stad.
They work in the same building at the edge of the city.
In this example, 'gebouw' is presented as a general term defining the concept of structures used for various functions.