Nationaal
Example: Het nationale team heeft de wedstrijd met overtuiging gewonnen.
Definition
"Nationaal" is an adjective used to describe something that belongs to, relates to, or is characteristic of a nation as a whole. For example, a "nationaal" team represents the entire country in competitions or events.
Etymology
The word "nationaal" comes from the Latin word 'natio,' meaning 'birth' or 'people.' It entered Dutch through French 'national,' reflecting the idea of something pertaining to a nation. Did you know that the concept of 'nation' evolved significantly during the Renaissance, linking identity to shared culture and territory?
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"Nationaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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