This is the 5650th most frequent Dutch word.
misselijke
"Misselijke" means "nauseating" or "feeling nauseous."
In this sentence, 'misselijke' is used as an adjective describing the unpleasant smell that has the potential to make one feel nauseous.
De misselijke geur van verrot fruit vulde de kamer.
The sickening smell of rotten fruit filled the room.
Here, 'misselijke' is used to describe the characteristic of the food consumed, leading to a feeling of discomfort or nausea.
Hij heeft iets misselijke gegeten en voelt zich nu niet goed.
He ate something nauseating and now doesn't feel well.
The word 'misselijke' in this sentence describes the remark as being morally or socially repugnant, causing discomfort to those who heard it.