No. 604 in Dutch
buitenlandse
The Dutch word "buitenlandse" means "foreign" or "from another country" in English.
In a sentence
Hij heeft een buitenlandse vriendin.
He has a foreign girlfriend.
In this sentence, 'buitenlandse' is used as an adjective describing 'vriendin' (girlfriend), indicating that she comes from another country.
De buitenlandse cultuur heeft ons geïnspireerd.
The foreign culture has inspired us.
Here, 'buitenlandse' modifies 'cultuur' (culture), signifying that the culture originates from outside the country.
Ze werkt voor een buitenlandse organisatie.
She works for a foreign organization.
In this context, 'buitenlandse' describes 'organisatie' (organization), meaning that the organization is based or belongs to another national jurisdiction.
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