This is the 592nd most frequent Dutch word.
zoon
"Zoon" means "son" in English.
In this sentence, 'zoon' means 'son' implying a familial male child relationship.
Mijn zoon houdt van voetbal.
My son loves soccer.
Here, 'zoon' is used metaphorically to denote a personification of the dawn.
De oude man sprak over de dageraad als zijn zoon.
The old man spoke of the dawn as his son.
In this example, 'zoon' signifies a son's identity in relation to his parent's achievements.