This is the 579th most frequent Dutch word.
spel
"Spel" in Dutch means "game" or "play" in English.
'Spel' is used here to signify a recreational activity or game.
Het spel was erg leuk om te spelen.
The game was very fun to play.
'Spel' metaphorically indicates a set of strategic or planned interactions, contextualizing it as a 'game' or 'maneuver' in negotiations.
Hij zat in het spel van de onderhandelingen.
He was involved in the game of negotiations.
'Spel' describes the artistic or dynamic interaction between elements, such as light and shadow.