No. 7,889 in Dutch
druppel
Drop.
In a sentence
De druppel viel uit de kraan in de gootsteen.
The drop fell from the faucet into the sink.
In this sentence, 'druppel' refers to a droplet of water, representing its common meaning as a small quantity of liquid.
Het was de druppel die de emmer deed overlopen.
It was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Here, 'de druppel' is used metaphorically to describe a figure of speech, indicating the final act or point that leads to an inevitable outcome.
Een druppel olie is genoeg om het wiel soepel te laten draaien.
A drop of oil is enough to make the wheel turn smoothly.
In this case, 'druppel' denotes a small quantity of oil, showcasing its utilitarian usage in representing a practical application.
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