This is the 8061st most frequent Dutch word.
fietsbel
Bicycle bell.
Here, 'fietsbel' is used as a noun to denote the object itself.
De fietsbel is kapot en moet worden gerepareerd.
The bicycle bell is broken and needs to be repaired.
In this sentence, 'fietsbel' refers to the mechanism being used to attract attention.
Ze keken verschrikt op toen ik op de fietsbel drukte.
They looked startled when I pressed the bicycle bell.
The word 'fietsbel' here specifies an item being purchased, highlighting its role as an accessory to the bicycle.