This is the 8819th most frequent Dutch word.
kaatsen
"Kaatsen" is a traditional Dutch ball game similar to handball.
The word 'kaatsen' is used to mean 'bouncing' or 'reflecting back' the ball in the physical sense.
We kaatsen graag een bal tegen de muur.
We like to bounce a ball against the wall.
Here, 'kaatsen' is used metaphorically to describe the bouncing or echoing of sound.
Het geluid kaatst door de lege kamer.
The sound bounces through the empty room.
The term 'kaatsen' refers to the act of returning or bouncing the ball back in a precise and coordinated manner, often used in the context of sports or playful activities.