This is the 5610th most frequent Dutch word.
merel
Blackbird.
In this sentence, 'merel' refers to the bird species, the blackbird, commonly found in gardens.
Ik hoorde een merel zingen in de vroege ochtend.
I heard a blackbird singing in the early morning.
Here, 'Merel' is used as a proper noun, likely referring to a person's name, which is common in Dutch culture.
Merel houdt van schilderen en gaat vaak naar het park om inspiratie te vinden.
Merel loves painting and often goes to the park to find inspiration.
This usage again refers to the bird called 'merel', describing an action of the bird in a natural context.