This is the 169th most frequent Dutch word.
verhaal
Story.
Here, 'verhaal' means 'story', referring to a narrative or account shared by someone.
Ik luister graag naar zijn verhaal over zijn reis naar Afrika.
I enjoy listening to his story about his journey to Africa.
In this context, 'verhaal' means 'report' or 'article', emphasizing an informative or investigative piece.
Het journalistieke verhaal in de krant gaf inzicht in de politieke situatie.
The journalistic report in the newspaper provided insight into the political situation.
Here, 'verhaal' refers to the 'plot' or 'narrative' of a written work, focusing on its events and structure.