This is the 987th most frequent Dutch word.
stroom
"Stroom" means "flow" or "current" in English.
Expressions of movement, 'stroomt' derives from 'stroom' as the verb 'to flow'.
Het water stroomt snel door de rivier.
The water flows quickly through the river.
Electricity or power, 'stroom' refers to electrical current in this context.
De stroom viel uit door de storm.
The power went out because of the storm.
'Stroom' reflects a continuous movement or flow, metaphorically used for crowds.