No. 8,614 in Dutch
humanitair
"Humanitair" means "humanitarian" in English.
In a sentence
De organisatie biedt humanitaire hulp aan landen in crisis.
The organization provides humanitarian aid to countries in crisis.
In this sentence, 'humanitaire' is an adjective describing 'hulp' (aid), referring to aid that is concerned with human welfare and relief.
Ze werkt voor een humanitair project in Afrika.
She works for a humanitarian project in Africa.
Here, 'humanitair' qualifies 'project,' indicating a project focused on human welfare and development.
Het is belangrijk om humanitair te denken in tijden van nood.
It is important to think humanitarily in times of need.
In this instance, 'humanitair' is used adverbially, emphasizing a way of thinking that considers human well-being in critical situations.
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