Dutch Word of the Day
verkeer
ver-KEER • noun — 20th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: traffic; the movement of vehicles and people on roads
Examples
- Het verkeer staat vanmorgen vast in de stad.
(The traffic is jammed in the city this morning.) - Ik ga liever met de trein, want het verkeer is druk.
(I prefer to go by train because the traffic is busy.) - Tijdens de spits is er veel verkeer op de snelweg.
(During rush hour there is a lot of traffic on the highway.)
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This word is commonly used when talking about roads, congestion, commuting, and transport conditions. It can also refer more broadly to traffic flow in a city or area.
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