This is the 350th most frequent Dutch word.
persoon
The Dutch word "persoon" means "person" in English.
Here, 'persoon' is used as a singular noun to refer to an individual.
De persoon die je zoekt is in de tuin.
The person you're looking for is in the garden.
In this sentence, 'personen' (the plural form of 'persoon') refers to multiple individuals.
Sommige personen vinden dit een moeilijk onderwerp.
Some people find this a difficult topic.
Here, 'persoon' is used to denote a specific, individual member of a collective group.