verboden

This is the 997th most frequent Dutch word.


verboden

"Forbidden" or "prohibited."


Here, 'verboden' is used as an adjective indicating that an activity is not allowed in a specific location.

Het is verboden om hier te roken.

It is forbidden to smoke here.


In this sentence, 'verboden' is part of a noun phrase meaning 'prohibited' or 'forbidden,' modifying 'toegang' (access).

Verboden toegang voor onbevoegden.

No unauthorized access allowed.


'Verboden' functions as an adjective describing 'terrein' (ground), indicating that the area is not allowed to be entered.

Ze voelde zich alsof ze verboden terrein betrad.

She felt as if she was trespassing on forbidden ground.