This is the 1954th most frequent Dutch word.
alcohol
A substance found in drinks that can cause intoxication.
Here, the word 'alcohol' is used to refer to alcoholic beverages, such as wine or beer, commonly consumed during meals.
Ik drink soms alcohol bij het eten.
I sometimes drink alcohol with dinner.
In this context, 'alcohol' refers to the substance itself, highlighting its health-related impacts when abused.
Alcohol kan schadelijk zijn voor de gezondheid als het teveel wordt gedronken.
Alcohol can be harmful to health if consumed excessively.
Here, 'alcohol' is used in the scientific context, referring to chemical compounds that can act as solvents in lab settings.