No. 2,344 in Dutch
stoel
Chair.
In a sentence
De stoel staat naast de tafel.
The chair is standing next to the table.
Here, 'stoel' refers to a standard piece of furniture used for sitting.
Hij heeft een nieuwe stoel gekocht voor in de woonkamer.
He bought a new chair for the living room.
The word 'stoel' in this sentence also represents a furniture piece, but the context emphasizes an addition to the interior decor.
De oude stoel kraakt als je erop zit.
The old chair creaks when you sit on it.
In this context, 'stoel' describes a piece of furniture that is worn or has aged over time.
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