The exact spelling appears at position 17,333 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. The meaning, article, forms and pronunciation remain adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0; the learning example below is original to this page. See sources and modifications.
How mokkel is pronounced
IPA: /ˈmɔ.kəl/ · Syllables: mok·kel
Say the article and noun together—de mokkel—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What mokkel means
broad, babe
Dictionary label: Netherlands, colloquial, feminine
chubby woman or girl
Dictionary label: Netherlands, colloquial, feminine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de mokkel | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de mokkels | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | mokkeltje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de mokkel as a single unit, then contrast it with de mokkels. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with mokkel
Noem haar geen mokkel; dat woord kan kleinerend overkomen.
Do not call her a “mokkel”; that word can come across as demeaning.
Original learning example. Written for this page to demonstrate respectful modern usage.
This original example demonstrates a respectful modern context for a colloquial term. Notice the noun in context, then choose neutral language when referring to a person.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de mokkel three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de mokkels. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de mokkel as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about mokkel
What does mokkel mean?
broad, babe; chubby woman or girl.
Is it de mokkel or het mokkel?
The cited entry uses de mokkel. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of mokkel?
The cited plural is mokkels. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use mokkel in a recorded response
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