/rɑːt/ or /raːt/ (Dutch) /rɑːd/ (English)

Definitions

1. noun

A council or assembly in some Islamic countries, especially in Saudi Arabia; a municipal council in South Africa.

“The king summoned a raad to discuss the current state of the kingdom.”

2. verb

To advise or give counsel.

“She went to raad with the teacher about her upcoming exam.”