This is the 1188th most frequent Dutch word.
apple
The English definition of the Dutch word "appel" is "apple."
Here, 'apple' is used as a concrete noun referring to a fruit.
Ik heb een groene appel gekocht op de markt.
I bought a green apple at the market.
In this sentence, 'apple' is contextualized in past actions, detailing its taste.
De appel die ik gisteren at, was heel zoet.
The apple I ate yesterday was very sweet.
Here, 'apple' is used metaphorically within a proverb to represent people or items that negatively influence others.