Dutch · Home & Living
de stoel
chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on.
Example
Ga op de stoel zitten.
Sit on the chair.
Etymology
'Stoel' originates from the Old Dutch 'stolla', which is related to the Proto-Germanic root '*stulaz'. The term has evolved to signify various types of seating across cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Stoel' is commonly used in everyday contexts, referring to furniture in both formal and informal registers, often in discussions about home furnishings.