Druppel

Druppel is a Dutch noun meaning a small drop of liquid. In everyday language, a single drop is called a druppel, while the diminutive form druppeltje can be used for especially small amounts or in endearing speech. The term belongs to a family of Germanic words for liquid drops and is etymologically related to the English word drop and the German Tropfen.

In onomastics, Druppel is used as a surname in Dutch-speaking regions and may appear in branding or product names. It is not among the most common surnames, but it can be found in historical records and contemporary contexts.

Culturally, the word is sometimes employed in literature, journalism, and poetry as a metaphor for small, cumulative effects, moisture in nature writing, or moments of precision and closeness in description. Its usage tends to emphasize minuteness and the idea that tiny elements can influence larger outcomes.

In scientific and technical contexts, drupe appears in Dutch as the direct translation of the English term "droplet." It is used across disciplines such as fluid dynamics, optics, aerosol science, and biology to describe a minute sphere of liquid. The term helps standardize discourse in Dutch-language publications and educational materials.

See also: Droplet.