This is the 8034th most frequent Dutch word.
fakkels
Torches.
The word 'fakkels' refers to actual handheld torches in this context.
De demonstranten droegen fakkels om hun boodschap kracht bij te zetten.
The demonstrators carried torches to emphasize their message.
In this sentence, 'fakkels' indicates light sources used by fishermen, providing illumination.
Tijdens de vakantie aan het strand zagen we vissers met fakkels vissen vangen in het donker.
During the beach vacation, we saw fishermen catching fish in the dark with torches.
Here, 'fakkels' denotes decorative flaming torches used in a performance.