This is the 7461st most frequent Dutch word.
bretel
Suspenders or braces (used to hold up trousers).
Describes a clothing accessory worn to hold up pants.
Ik kocht een nieuwe bretel voor mijn broek.
I purchased a new suspender for my pants.
Refers to a strap or band of clothing, showing a specific part of a garment.
De bretel van mijn jurk is losgeraakt.
The strap of my dress has come undone.
Indicates a strap or band of an item, in this case, a backpack.