bol
/bɔl/
The Dutch word for bulb is bol.
bol refers to a rounded solid object.
Meaning: rounded solid object (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bɔl/
Did you know?
- In the 17th century, the price of a single tulip bol could cost more than a house in Amsterdam during the period known as Tulip Mania.
- The word bol can appear in Dutch idioms to describe something that is complete or 'round', such as a 'bolle bek' which refers to someone who is a bit of a smart-aleck.
- The Dutch word bol shares the same Proto-Germanic root as the English word 'bowl'.
Examples in context
- een ronde bolA round bulb
- De bol is gemaakt van glas.The bulb is made of glass.
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are looking at a modern lamp in a store.
- JuliaKijk naar die mooie glazen bol.Look at that beautiful glass bulb.
- LucasJa, de vorm van de bol is erg elegant.Yes, the shape of the bulb is very elegant.
- JuliaZou hij goed passen in onze kamer?Would it fit well in our room?
- LucasIk denk dat hij perfect is, Julia.I think it is perfect, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulb” translations and entries bol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
