No. 6,488 in Dutch
ukkel
"Ukkel" is not a standard Dutch word; it may refer to a misspelling or a specific context. If you meant "uk," it means "little kid" or "toddler."
In a sentence
De ukkel speelde vrolijk in de tuin.
The tyke played happily in the garden.
The word 'ukkel' is used here to refer to a small child in an informal and affectionate manner.
Hij voelt zich als een ukkel tussen de reuzen.
He feels like a small fry among giants.
Here, 'ukkel' metaphorically describes someone feeling insignificant in comparison to much larger or more important entities.
Ze noemde hem haar kleine ukkel.
She called him her little munchkin.
In this sentence, 'ukkel' is used as a term of endearment to affectionately refer to someone close.
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