This is the 4161st most frequent Dutch word.
awel
"Awel" is a colloquial Dutch word meaning "well" or "so," often used to introduce a statement or respond in conversation.
Here, 'awel' is used as a filler word at the beginning of the sentence to indicate focus or start a statement in an informal tone.
Awel, we gaan vandaag naar het museum.
Well, we are going to the museum today.
In this context, 'awel' is used as an initiating word to express opinion or agreement.
Wat denk je ervan? Awel, ik vind het een goed idee.
What do you think about it? Well, I think it's a good idea.
Here, 'awel' connects two clauses informally and implies consideration or a response.