kelderkraker

This is the 3347th most frequent Dutch word.


kelderkraker

A "kelderkraker" is a term for a low-quality or extremely inexpensive wine, often referred to as a "basement cracker."


Here 'kelderkraker' metaphorically describes a sports match that occurs between teams at the bottom of the rankings.

De wedstrijd tussen de twee laagst geplaatste teams was een echte kelderkraker.

The match between the two lowest-ranked teams was a true 'cellar cracker'.


In this case, 'kelderkraker' literally means something extraordinary found in a cellar, like an old or valuable bottle of wine.

Tijdens de renovatie vonden we onverwacht een kelderkraker van een fles wijn.

During the renovation, we unexpectedly found a 'cellar cracker' bottle of wine.


Here, 'kelderkraker' is used figuratively to describe something that is below expectations or ranks poorly, like movie ratings.

De nieuwe horrorfilm bleek een kelderkraker, met weinig fans en slechte recensies.

The new horror film turned out to be a 'cellar cracker', with few fans and poor reviews.