This is the 4186th most frequent Dutch word.
balkenende
"Balkenende" is a Dutch surname and does not have a standalone meaning in English.
This sentence refers to Jan Peter Balkenende, a former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, using his surname as a proper noun.
Balkenende was een belangrijke Nederlandse politicus.
Balkenende was an important Dutch politician.
Here, 'balkenende' is creatively used as a compound word meaning 'beam end,' showcasing its non-standard usage.
In de kamer hing een decoratieve balkenende aan het plafond.
In the room hung a decorative beam end on the ceiling.
This demonstrates a cultural or linguistic instance where the uniqueness of the word 'Balkenende' is discussed or used humorously.