This is the 2190th most frequent Dutch word.
maal
The Dutch word "maal" means "meal," "time" (as in occurrences), or "multiplication" (in mathematics), depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'maal' is used to mean 'time', signifying an occurrence or instance.
Dit is de eerste maal dat ik naar Amsterdam ga.
This is the first time that I am going to Amsterdam.
Here, 'maal' is used in the mathematical sense, indicating multiplication.
Vermenigvuldig zes maal zeven om het resultaat te krijgen.
Multiply six times seven to get the result.
In this context, 'maal' refers to a 'meal', representing the food prepared for eating.