This is the 344th most frequent Dutch word.
grond
"Grond" in English means "ground" or "soil."
In this sentence, "grond" is used to refer to soil or earth.
De grond in de tuin is vruchtbaar.
The soil in the garden is fertile.
Here, "grond" indicates a physical surface, literally referring to the ground or floor.
Hij staat stevig met beide voeten op de grond.
He stands firmly with both feet on the ground.
In this context, "grond" is used metaphorically to mean a foundation, basis, or justification.