Dutch Word · Intermediate
tichel
roof tile
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪ.xəl/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "roof tile".
Example
Hij wierp met een tichel naar dat tuig van de richel: één pot nat, zonder gewichel.
He threw a roof tile at that scum of the earth: it doesn't take a sixth sense to tell they aren't that different.
Practice tips
- Practice tichel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.