No. 5,357 in Dutch
kwakel
A "kwakel" is a small wooden bridge, typically used in rural areas in the Netherlands.
In a sentence
De oude kwakel over de sloot moet vervangen worden.
The old wooden footbridge over the ditch needs to be replaced.
In this sentence, 'kwakel' is used to refer to a type of temporary or simple wooden bridge, often used in rural areas to cross narrow channels or ditches.
Hij sprak over de kwakel in zijn verhaal en iedereen was verbaasd.
He spoke about the footbridge in his story, and everyone was surprised.
Here, 'kwakel' continues to mean 'footbridge' but is being used in a narrative context, showing its significance in a story.
Tijdens onze wandeling kwamen we langs een prachtig onderhouden kwakel.
During our walk, we passed a beautifully maintained wooden footbridge.
In this instance, 'kwakel' is again a footbridge, highlighting its role as a notable feature in the surrounding environment.
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