fistel

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.

Tijdens het optreden gebruikte de zanger zijn fistolijn om hoge tonen te bereiken.

During the performance, the singer used his falsetto to reach high notes.