This is the 833rd most frequent Dutch word.
hoek
"Hoek" means "corner" or "angle" in English.
Here, 'hoek' refers to the literal corner where two walls meet.
Ik zit in de hoek van de kamer.
I am sitting in the corner of the room.
In this instance, 'hoek' represents the corner of an urban open area.
De hoek van het plein is een populaire ontmoetingsplek.
The corner of the square is a popular meeting place.
'Hoek' is used metaphorically here, implying a direction or perspective.