No. 4,489 in Dutch
congolees
Congolees: Congolese; relating to Congo or its people.
In a sentence
Ik houd van Congolese muziek en dans.
I love Congolese music and dance.
The word 'Congolese' is used here as an adjective to describe music and dance originating from Congo.
De Congolese keuken biedt een ruime keuze aan gerechten.
The Congolese cuisine offers a wide variety of dishes.
Here, 'Congolese' modifies the noun 'keuken' (cuisine), referring to the culinary traditions of Congo.
Een Congolese atleet brak het record op de marathon.
A Congolese athlete broke the record in the marathon.
In this sentence, 'Congolese' is an attributive adjective qualifying the noun 'atleet' (athlete), indicating the nationality or origin of the athlete as from Congo.
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