This is the 1180th most frequent Dutch word.
zetels
"Zetels" means "seats" (e.g., in parliament or furniture).
Here, 'zetels' refers to seats in a governing body, demonstrating its use in political or formal contexts.
Het parlement heeft 150 zetels die verdeeld worden onder de partijen.
The parliament has 150 seats that are divided among the parties.
In this usage, 'zetels' again signifies seats in a legislative body, but within a specific community or city context, reflecting its adaptability in different structures.
De stad wint vijf extra zetels in de gemeenteraad door de bevolkingsgroei.
The city gains five extra seats in the city council due to the population growth.
In this sentence, 'zetels' refers to chairs or armchairs, particularly in a residential context, highlighting its use in describing furniture.