No. 4,469 in Dutch
classic
The Dutch word "classic" refers to something traditional, timeless, or of high quality, often representing exceptional standards in its category.
In a sentence
Dit boek is een klassieker in de literatuur.
This book is a classic in literature.
Here, 'klassieker' is used to refer to something that is considered timeless and exemplary in its field.
Hij heeft een klassieke muziekstijl.
He has a classic music style.
In this sentence, 'klassieke' denotes a style that is traditional and rooted in historical norms.
Het was een klassieke fout om de instructies niet te lezen.
It was a classic mistake to not read the instructions.
Here, 'klassieke' is used to describe a typical or common characteristic of a situation.
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