This is the 427th most frequent Dutch word.
volk
"Volk" in Dutch means "people" or "nation."
In this sentence, 'volk' is used to refer to a group of people, often in general or as a nation.
Het volk verzamelde zich op het plein.
The people gathered in the square.
'Volk' here signifies an ethnic or cultural group to which an individual belongs.
Hij is trots op zijn volk en cultuur.
He is proud of his people and culture.
Here, 'volk' is used in a less formal context to refer to a group of individuals in a particular setting.