Dutch · Sports & Hobbies
het voetbal
football
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sport played with a round ball.
Example
Hij speelt elke week voetbal.
He plays football every week.
Etymology
'Het voetbal' literally translates to 'foot ball', formed from 'voet' and 'bal', with roots in the rise of modern football in the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het voetbal' is primarily used in informal contexts, especially in conversations related to sports, and is widely known across Dutch-speaking regions.