This is the 581st most frequent Dutch word.
stukje
A small piece or part.
In this sentence, 'stukje' is used to refer to a small part or portion of something, specifically a type of food.
Ik zal een stukje taart eten.
I will eat a piece of cake.
Here, 'stukje' is a diminutive form meaning an article or a short writing in the context of literature.
Hij schreef een prachtig stukje over de natuur.
He wrote a wonderful piece about nature.
In this example, 'stukje' metaphorically describes 'a bit or small extent', referring to a small amount of assistance.