The exact spelling appears at position 11,206 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. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How stakker is pronounced
IPA: /ˈstɑkər/
Say the article and noun together—de stakker—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 stakker means
pitiable person, wretch
Dictionary label: masculine
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 stakker | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de stakkers | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | stakkertje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de stakker as a single unit, then contrast it with de stakkers. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with stakker
Haer Man dat is een goede ziel, / Maer krygt niet veel te eeten, / Als zoo wat afgeboende Kriel, / Dat moet die stakkert vreeten.
Her husband’s a good soul, / But he doesn’t get much to eat, / Hence some brushed-off potato, / That’s what the poor chap has to eat.
Eén klap en ik was wakker / Een handgeschreven briefje dat me zei / Dat ze eindelijk de liefde had gevonden waar ze zo naar had gezocht en die ze maar niet vond bij mij / Jij arme stakker / Je bent echt helemaal van de wijs / Dokters voorschrift en zo ging ik dus verplicht op reis
One bang and I was awake / A handwritten letter which informed me / She had finally found the love that she’d been looking for so long and which she’d never found with me / You poor wretch / You’re really completely depressed / So I got a doctor’s prescription to go on a compulsory holiday
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de stakker 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 stakkers. 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 stakker 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 stakker
What does stakker mean?
pitiable person, wretch.
Is it de stakker or het stakker?
The cited entry uses de stakker. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of stakker?
The cited plural is stakkers. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use stakker in a recorded response
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