This is the 8821st most frequent Dutch word.
kachel
"Stove" or "heater."
Here, 'kachel' refers to a heating device, specifically a stove used for warming the household.
De oude kachel verwarmde het hele huis.
The old stove heated the entire house.
In this sentence, 'kachel' still signifies a stove, emphasizing its maintenance before usage.
Hij heeft de kachel schoongemaakt voordat hij hem aanstak.
He cleaned the stove before lighting it.
'Kachel' again denotes a stove, highlighting its role as a centerpiece for comfort and family gatherings during cold times.