This is the 947th most frequent Dutch word.
invasie
Invasion.
Here, 'invasie' is used to describe a sudden and overwhelming incursion by a large group, in this case, locusts.
De invasie van sprinkhanen heeft de oogst volledig vernietigd.
The invasion of locusts has completely destroyed the harvest.
Here, 'invasie' is used metaphorically to indicate an intrusion into a private area, stressing the negative connotation of breaching privacy.
De nieuwe technologie wordt als een invasie van privacy beschouwd.
The new technology is considered an invasion of privacy.
In this case, 'invasie' refers to a military action involving the entry of troops into an area, specifically the Normandy invasion.