No. 173 in Dutch
derde
"Derde" means "third" in English.
In a sentence
Dit is mijn derde kop koffie vandaag.
This is my third cup of coffee today.
'Derde' is used as an ordinal number in this context to indicate the sequential position of the object 'kop koffie' (cup of coffee) in a series. Here, it signifies the third instance in a sequence of coffees.
Hij kwam als derde aan bij de eindstreep.
He arrived third at the finish line.
'Derde' is used to describe the rank or position of the subject 'hij' (he) in the series of arrivals to the finish line. This demonstrates its use in ranking or sequence.
We moeten wachten op een derde partij voor de goedkeuring.
We need to wait for a third party for approval.
'Derde' is used to denote that the noun 'partij' (party) is an additional, external entity distinct from the other two parties already mentioned or implied. This shows its function as a numeral adjective describing an external group or individual.
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