This is the 530th most frequent Dutch word.
koers
"Koers" in English means "course," "direction," or "exchange rate," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'koers' refers to the exchange rate in a financial context.
De koers van de euro is vandaag gestegen.
The exchange rate of the euro increased today.
Here, 'koers' signifies the direction or course taken by a vehicle, in this case, a ship.
De kapitein veranderde de koers van het schip.
The captain changed the course of the ship.
In this context, 'koers' represents a strategic direction or plan.