This is the 3731st most frequent Dutch word.
stokje
"Stokje" means "little stick" in English.
The word 'stokje' is used here to refer to a small stick or twig, often used for tasks such as roasting marshmallows.
Hij pakte een stokje om marshmallows te roosteren.
He picked a stick to roast marshmallows.
Here 'stokje' symbolically refers to a baton used in a relay race, emphasizing a transfer or continuation of action.
Het stokje werd doorgegeven tijdens de estafette.
The baton was passed on during the relay.
In this context, 'stokje' is metaphorically used to indicate taking over responsibility, often in leadership or similar situations.