No. 5,280 in Dutch
kessel
"Kessel" is a Dutch word meaning "kettle" or "cauldron" in English.
In a sentence
De kessel van de stoomlocomotief was heet.
The boiler of the steam locomotive was hot.
Here, 'kessel' refers to the boiler of a steam engine, indicating a large, metallic container used to generate steam.
Tijdens het gevecht bevonden de soldaten zich in een kessel.
During the battle, the soldiers found themselves in an encirclement.
In this context, 'kessel' metaphorically describes a situation of being encircled, often used in military contexts.
De kessel voor de soep stond op het vuur.
The pot for the soup was on the fire.
The word 'kessel' here refers to a cooking vessel, such as a pot, used for preparing soup or other dishes.
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