This is the 483rd most frequent Dutch word.
bal
"Bal" in Dutch means "ball" in English.
Here, 'bal' is used as a noun referring to a spherical object used in games.
De kinderen spelen met een bal in de tuin.
The children play with a ball in the garden.
Here, 'bal' is used as a noun referring to the ball in the context of a sports term, emphasizing skillful handling.
Hij kan goed bal houden tijdens het voetballen.
He is good at ball control while playing soccer.
In this sentence, 'bal' is used as a noun meaning a formal dance or ball.