This is the 691st most frequent Dutch word.
samenleving
The Dutch word "samenleving" means "society" or "community" in English.
In this sentence, 'samenleving' refers to the collective community or society in general.
De samenleving functioneert beter als er harmonie en respect is.
The society functions better when there is harmony and respect.
Here, 'samenleving' signifies an organized group of individuals living together and the interactions needed within it.
In een samenleving moet men samenwerken om vooruitgang te boeken.
In a society, people must collaborate to make progress.
This example uses 'samenleving' to describe the dynamic and evolving nature of a community comprised of people.