No. 737 in Dutch
dergelijke
"Such" or "similar."
In a sentence
Hij heeft geen interesse in dergelijke activiteiten.
He has no interest in such activities.
As a determiner, 'dergelijke' is used here to refer to or emphasize activities of a particular type, previously mentioned or implied.
Voor dergelijke problemen moet je naar een specialist gaan.
For such problems, you should go to a specialist.
Here, 'dergelijke' functions as a qualifier to specify problems similar to the context provided.
De winkel verkoopt meubels, lampen en dergelijke.
The store sells furniture, lamps, and such things.
In this case, 'dergelijke' is used to signify similar items or concepts completing an enumerated list.
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