This is the 3349th most frequent Dutch word.
kerel
"Kerel" means "guy" or "fellow" in English.
Here, 'kerel' is used to refer to a male individual in an informal and neutral context.
De kerel hielp de oude dame met haar boodschappen.
The guy helped the old lady with her groceries.
In this sentence, 'kerel' conveys a warm and friendly attitude towards the person being spoken about.
Wat een aardige kerel is die buurman toch.
What a nice fellow that neighbor is.
Here, 'kerel' can carry a slight tone of annoyance or criticism depending on the context.