This is the 3281st most frequent Dutch word.
hel
The Dutch word "hel" means "hell" in English.
Here, 'hel' is used as a noun to refer to the concept of hell in a religious or imaginary sense.
De hel wordt vaak afgebeeld met vuur en rook.
Hell is often depicted with fire and smoke.
In this sentence, 'hel' is metaphorically describing a very unpleasant and difficult situation.
De situatie op het werk is een echte hel geworden.
The situation at work has become a real hell.
Here, 'hel' is used to evoke a sense of extreme fear or danger associated with the concept of hell.