No. 7,733 in Dutch
dergelijk
Such, similar, or like that.
In a sentence
Een dergelijk probleem vereist onmiddellijke aandacht.
Such a problem requires immediate attention.
The word 'dergelijk' in this context is used as an adjective meaning 'such' or 'similar,' qualifying the noun 'probleem.'
Ik heb nog nooit een dergelijk schilderij gezien.
I have never seen such a painting before.
Here, 'dergelijk' is used to describe the uniqueness or similarity to a type of 'schilderij,' emphasizing its nature or category.
Dergelijke situaties komen hier vaak voor.
Such situations occur here frequently.
In this sentence, 'dergelijk' functions as a plural form of the adjective, referring to scenarios of a similar kind to 'situaties.'
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