This is the 853rd most frequent Dutch word.
pijn
Pain.
The word 'pijn' here is used as a noun to describe a physical ache or discomfort that a person experiences.
Ik heb pijn in mijn rug.
I have pain in my back.
In this sentence, 'pijn' is again a noun, but it is used in a descriptive context to express the sensation of pain caused by an incident.
Het deed veel pijn toen ik viel.
It hurt a lot when I fell.
Here, 'pijn' conveys emotional hurt or psychological pain, showing the word's metaphorical usage.