This is the 7118th most frequent Dutch word.
banaantje
A diminutive form of "banana," meaning "little banana."
Here, 'banaantje' is used as a diminutive to refer to a small banana, adding a friendly tone to the conversation.
Hij at een banaantje bij zijn lunch.
He ate a small banana with his lunch.
In this instance, 'banaantje' signifies an endearing small quantity, enhancing the sentence's pleasantness.
Na werk ging ze even een banaantje schillen.
After work, she went to peel a small banana.
The word 'banaantje' here emphasizes both the diminutive size and the affectionate act of giving something small.