This is the 179th most frequent Dutch word.
kijken
To look or watch.
The word 'kijken' here means 'to look' and is used to express the activity of visually observing an object or phenomenon.
Ik kijk graag naar de sterren.
I like to look at the stars.
In this context, 'kijken' is used in the sense of verifying or investigating something.
Kun je even kijken of de deur op slot zit?
Can you check if the door is locked?
Here, 'kijken' implies the act of watching or viewing content, particularly on television.