This is the 994th most frequent Dutch word.
val
"Val" in Dutch means "trap" or "fall" in English, depending on context.
The word 'val' is used as a noun to describe an event where something falls due to gravity.
De val van de appel veroorzaakte een geluid.
The fall of the apple made a sound.
Here 'val' refers to a trap or hidden danger, showcasing its meaning as a device to catch or ensnare.
Pas op voor die val in de grond!
Watch out for that trap in the ground!
In this example, 'val' is used to describe the act of falling from a height, emphasizing the action as a specific incident.