grömmel

This is the 4945th most frequent Dutch word.


grömmel

"Grömmel" (Dutch dialect) means "crumb" or "small fragment."


Here, 'grömmel' is used to describe a slight roughness or hoarseness in someone's voice.

Hij had wat grömmel in zijn stem toen hij sprak.

He had a bit of grömmel in his voice when he spoke.


In this context, 'grömmel' refers to small clattering noises or imperfections in the functioning of a machine.

Het klinkt alsof er grömmel in de motor zit.

It sounds like there's grömmel in the engine.


The usage here metaphorically represents mental clutter or disturbances affecting clear thinking.

Ze had last van grömmel in haar denken, door al het gepieker.

She struggled with grömmel in her thoughts, caused by all her worries.