This is the 793rd most frequent Dutch word.
woke
The Dutch word "woke" refers to being socially aware, especially regarding issues of inequality and discrimination.
In this sentence, 'woke' is used to describe someone being aware and concerned about social and environmental issues, a modern adoption from the English term.
Hij is erg woke als het gaat om milieukwesties.
He is very woke when it comes to environmental issues.
Here, 'woke' describes the idea that discussions have become overly focused on progressive viewpoints or social justice, indicating a more critical usage of the term.
Ze vinden soms dat de debatten te woke zijn geworden op de universiteit.
They sometimes think debates at university have become too woke.
In this case, 'woke' is referenced as a term commonly used among a particular age group, highlighting its cultural and linguistic sophistication.