This is the 7602nd most frequent Dutch word.
compostlaagje
A thin layer of compost.
The term 'compostlaagje' is used to describe a physical layer of compost applied in the garden.
In de tuin legde ik een compostlaagje over de aarde om de planten te voeden.
In the garden, I placed a layer of compost over the soil to nourish the plants.
Here, 'compostlaagje' refers to the substance's functional benefit to the soil.
Het compostlaagje helpt bij het verbeteren van de bodemstructuur en de waterretentie.
The layer of compost helps to improve soil structure and water retention.
In this sentence, 'compostlaagje' emphasizes the gradual nutrient release by the compost layer.