No. 1,496 in Dutch
algemene
"Algemene" means "general" or "common."
In a sentence
Algemene kennis is belangrijk voor je persoonlijke ontwikkeling.
General knowledge is important for your personal development.
Here, 'algemene' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'kennis' (knowledge), describing it as 'general'.
De algemene vergadering begint om 10 uur.
The general meeting starts at 10 o'clock.
In this sentence, 'algemene' modifies 'vergadering' (meeting), indicating it applies to all members involved or is inclusive.
Er werd een algemene inspectie uitgevoerd in het gebouw.
A general inspection was conducted in the building.
'Algemene' here qualifies the noun 'inspectie' (inspection) to denote that it was comprehensive or not specific.
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