This is the 492nd most frequent Dutch word.
klimaat
The Dutch word "klimaat" means "climate" in English.
Here, 'klimaat' refers to the general environmental and weather conditions in a geographical or global context.
Het klimaat verandert snel door de opwarming van de aarde.
The climate is changing rapidly due to global warming.
In this case, 'klimaat' is used metaphorically to describe an overarching mood or atmosphere in a political context.
Het politieke klimaat in het land is gespannen vanwege de recente verkiezingen.
The political climate in the country is tense due to the recent elections.
Here, 'klimaat' refers specifically to the weather conditions in a certain region that make it suitable or desirable for tourism.