This is the 8074th most frequent Dutch word.
fistel
A "fistel" in Dutch refers to a fistula, an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as organs or vessels.
In this sentence, 'fistel' refers to a medical condition, specifically a fistula, which is an abnormal connection between two body parts.
De patiënt heeft een fistel die behandeld moet worden.
The patient has a fistula that needs to be treated.
Here, 'fistel' is used in a musical context, referring to a falsetto voice.
Hij wist niet dat 'fistel' ook een zangterm was.
He did not know that 'fistel' was also a musical term.
In this case, 'fistolijn' (derived from 'fistel') is utilized to describe a vocal technique allowing singers to hit high notes, demonstrating the versatility of the term in different domains.