This is the 5341st most frequent Dutch word.
kregel
Irritable; cranky.
In this sentence, the word 'kregel' is used to describe someone's mood as irritable or grumpy. This usage is prevalent to express short-temperedness.
Hij was behoorlijk kregel na een lange dag werken.
He was quite grumpy after a long day of work.
Here, 'kregel' modifies the word 'houding' (attitude), indicating an irritable or unfriendly disposition, influencing interpersonal dynamics.
De kregel houding van de manager zorgde voor spanning in het team.
The irritable attitude of the manager caused tension within the team.
In this case, 'kregel' is used subjectively to describe the speaker's own feelings of irritation or annoyance due to external factors.