This is the 8373rd most frequent Dutch word.
gifbeker
Poison cup.
The word "gifbeker" in this sentence is used metaphorically to indicate enduring an unpleasant or painful experience completely until its conclusion.
Hij moest de gifbeker tot de bodem leegdrinken.
He had to drink the cup of poison to the bottom.
Here, "gifbeker" is employed in a symbolic manner, representing hardships or troubles encountered in life.
De gifbeker symboliseert de moeilijkheden van het leven.
The cup of poison symbolizes the challenges of life.
In this instance, "gifbeker" functions as a narrative element, a physical object within the story symbolizing a critical moment or choice.