This is the 880th most frequent Dutch word.
zak
"Zak" in Dutch means "bag," "pocket," or "sack" in English.
In this sentence, 'zak' refers to a 'bag', commonly used to describe a container made of paper or plastic used for carrying items.
De zak chips was bijna leeg.
The bag of chips was almost empty.
'Zak' here means 'pocket', referring to a small bag sewn into or onto clothing for carrying small items.
Hij stopte zijn sleutels in zijn zak.
He put his keys in his pocket.
In this example, 'zak' is used metaphorically for 'sack', though this usage is less common in modern Dutch and appears in more literary or poetic contexts.