This is the 700th most frequent Dutch word.
veld
"Veld" means "field" in English.
Here, 'veld' is used in its literal sense, referring to an open area of grass or land.
Het kind speelt op het groene veld.
The child plays on the green field.
'Veld' in this context refers to a field in physics, describing a region of space influenced by a physical force, such as electromagnetism.
In de natuurkunde bestudeert men het elektromagnetische veld.
In physics, one studies the electromagnetic field.
In this sentence, 'veld' is a metaphorical use, describing a domain of knowledge or expertise.