Dubbels

Dubbels is the plural form of dubbel, a Dutch word that broadly means twofold or paired. The term is used in several contexts to describe things that come in doubles or have a double version.

In sports, dubbels refers to doubles matches, where two-player teams compete against another two-player team. This usage is common in tennis, badminton, and other racket sports. Dubbels matches require coordination and strategy between partners, and the court layout and service order differ from singles.

In beer culture, dubbel (or Dubbel) is a traditional Belgian beer style. It is typically a dark, moderately strong ale with a rich malt character, fruity esters, and a reddish-brown color. The term dubbels may be used when referring to multiple dubbel beers from different breweries, for example in tastings or menus.

In general Dutch usage, dubbel can function as an adjective meaning twofold, paired, or doubled, and dubbels can appear in phrases describing multiple instances of such doubles, or in contexts like game formats and menu listings. The exact sense depends on the accompanying noun and the setting, ranging from sports to food and beverage to everyday description.