This is the 5971st most frequent Dutch word.
purzelbaum
The Dutch word "purzelbaum" means "somersault" in English.
Here, 'purzelbaum' refers directly to the action of doing a somersault in the context of physical exercise.
Tijdens de gymnastiekles leerde ik hoe ik een purzelbaum kon maken.
During the gymnastics class, I learned how I could do a somersault.
In this context, 'purzelbaum' describes the acrobat's somersault as part of an impressive performance.
De acrobaat maakte een spectaculaire purzelbaum tijdens zijn optreden.
The acrobat did a spectacular somersault during his performance.
Here, 'purzelbaum' illustrates an accidental somersault caused by someone's fall, highlighting the involuntary nature of the action.