This is the 1819th most frequent Dutch word.
filip
A "filip" in Dutch means a stimulus, boost, or impetus.
The term 'filip' here denotes a change or turn, often positive, in situation or mood.
De bel aankondigde een filip in zijn humeur, plotseling was hij blij.
The bell heralded a turn in his mood; suddenly, he was happy.
In this case, 'filip' signifies a boost or sudden increase, particularly referring to energy or motivation.
Hij voelde een filip van energie na de motiverende lezing.
He felt a surge of energy after the motivational lecture.
Here, 'filip' is utilized as an impetus or a driving force motivating action or persistence.