This is the 6850th most frequent Dutch word.
aanrecht
Kitchen counter or countertop.
In this sentence, 'aanrecht' refers to the countertop in a kitchen where dishes are commonly handled.
Ik legde de borden op het aanrecht.
I placed the dishes on the countertop.
Here, 'aanrecht' is used to describe the specific surface in a kitchen that is clean and ready to be used for preparation.
Het aanrecht is schoon en klaar voor gebruik.
The countertop is clean and ready for use.
In this instance, 'aanrecht' denotes the surface in the kitchen where items like coffee might accidentally be spilled.