No. 7,808 in Dutch
dol
"Dol" means "crazy," "fond," or "mad" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Ik ben dol op chocolade.
I am fond of chocolate.
Here 'dol' is used to express great fondness or liking for something, often as part of the phrase 'dol op'.
De kinderen waren dol van vreugde toen ze de cadeautjes zagen.
The children were ecstatic with joy when they saw the presents.
In this case, 'dol' emphasizes a state of high excitement or joy, often used metaphorically.
Mijn buurman deed dol tijdens het kermis.
My neighbor acted frenetically during the fair.
Here 'dol' describes erratic or slightly wild behavior, indicating an unrestrained and energetic demeanor.
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