This is the 2940th most frequent Dutch word.
balen
To be annoyed, disappointed, or frustrated.
Here, "balen" is used informally to express disappointment or frustration about an unexpected, undesirable situation.
Het regent vandaag, en ik had net plannen gemaakt om naar buiten te gaan. Echt balen!
It's raining today, and I had just made plans to go outside. What a bummer!
In this instance, "balen" is used to describe someone feeling upset or let down by a disappointing event.
Ik moet toegeven, toen de voetbalwedstrijd werd afgelast, vond ik het niet erg, maar mijn vriend balende enorm.
I have to admit, when the football match was canceled, I didn't mind, but my friend was very upset.
Here, "balen" conveys the feeling of personal frustration or dissatisfaction stemming from a setback.