This is the 6380th most frequent Dutch word.
talpe
The Dutch word "talpe" does not exist or is not widely recognized. It may be a misspelling or a regional term.
Here, 'talpe' refers to the nocturnal mammal 'mole'.
Er zit een talpe in de tuin.
There is a mole in the garden.
In this context, 'talpe' designates a tool such as a stylus or probe.
De talpe van die machine is kapot.
The stylus of that machine is broken.
Here, 'talpe' indicates a device used for writing or engraving.