college

This is the 1196th most frequent Dutch word.


college

Lecture or class.


Here the word 'college' refers to a lecture or class offered at a university or academic institution.

Ik ga morgen naar het college over moderne kunstgeschiedenis.

I am going to the lecture on modern art history tomorrow.


In this usage, 'college' refers to a governing body or council making decisions for an institution or organization.

Het college heeft besloten om een nieuwe bibliotheek te bouwen.

The board has decided to build a new library.


Here, 'college' denotes an educational institution, akin to a university or college in English.

Mijn vriendin studeert aan een college in Amsterdam.

My friend studies at a college in Amsterdam.