willem

This is the 719th most frequent Dutch word.


willem

"Willem" is a Dutch proper noun, typically used as a male given name equivalent to "William" in English.


The word 'Willem' here is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a person.

Willem speelt graag gitaar in zijn vrije tijd.

Willem enjoys playing guitar in his free time.


Here, 'willem' is being used figuratively or in a less common idiomatic manner, potentially meaning 'aim' or a derived connotation within a specific local dialect.

De willem van de situatie was duidelijk niet goed doordacht.

The aim of the situation was clearly not well thought-out.


The word 'willem' is colloquially used as a descriptor, implying positively someone's helpful and friendly characteristics, possibly derived from the characteristics historically associated with people named Willem.

Hij is een echte willem: altijd behulpzaam en vriendelijk.

He is a real willem: always helpful and kind.