No. 111 in Dutch
der
"Der" is an archaic or formal Dutch definite article meaning "of the" (genitive case, feminine or plural).
In a sentence
De bloemen der weiden bloeien fel in het voorjaar.
The flowers of the meadows bloom brightly in spring.
Here, 'der' is used as a genitive article associated with a plural noun in archaic or poetic Dutch, meaning 'of the'.
Het succes der onderneming was groot.
The success of the company was significant.
In this sentence, 'der' functions as a genitive article associated with a singular noun in formal or literary contexts, translating to 'of the'.
De waarde der vondst werd nauwkeurig bepaald.
The value of the finding was accurately determined.
In this example, 'der' serves as a genitive article, used in a formal or academic setting to denote ownership or relation, signifying 'of the' in English.
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