This is the 3425th most frequent Dutch word.
mengeling
A mixture or blend.
In this sentence, 'mengeling' is used as a noun to describe a mixture or combination of ingredients.
De soep is een mengeling van verschillende groenten.
The soup is a mixture of various vegetables.
Here, 'mengeling' refers to the combination of abstract qualities—optimism and realism—in an opinion.
Zijn mening is een mengeling van optimisme en realisme.
His opinion is a mix of optimism and realism.
In this instance, 'mengeling' is applied creatively to describe a harmonious combination of colors in an artistic context.