appel
/ˈɑ.pəl/masculine
The English word 'apple' is appel in Dutch.
appel refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Which one should you use?
Appeltje is an affectionate and playful term for apple, often used when talking to children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of appel is appels.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable: /ˈɑ.pəl/.
When do people say it?
Appeltje is often used in a playful or endearing way, particularly when addressing children.
Did you know?
- The phrase een appeltje met iemand te rotten means to have a bone to pick with someone or to seek revenge.
- The Dutch word appel is also used to mean 'roll call' or 'assembly' in a military or official context.
- The Dutch idiom de appel valt niet ver van de boom means that children often resemble their parents in character or behavior.
Examples in context
- Hij at de appel.He ate the apple.This sentence shows how to use appel in a sentence about someone eating it.Tatoeba #7109778 by Micsmithel, translation #2638585 by CH
- Ze at één appel.She ate one apple.This sentence demonstrates using appel with the number one.Tatoeba #7434500 by MarijnKp, translation #1572792 by fanty
- Ik at een appel.I ate an apple.This sentence shows the use of appel with the indefinite article 'een'.Tatoeba #7924844 by MarijnKp, translation #3294474 by CK
- Wil je een appeltje, lieverd?Do you want an apple, sweetheart?
- Hey, heb jij nog een appeltje voor mij?Hey, do you have an apple for me?
- 202 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah and Sophie are in the kitchen.
- NoahWil je een appel, Sophie?Do you want an apple, Sophie?
- SophieJa, dat is een goed idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- NoahIk pak een rode appel voor je.I'll grab a red apple for you.
- SophieDank je wel, Noah!Thank you very much, Noah!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries appel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
