No. 1,597 in Dutch
ideaal
"Ideaal" means "ideal" or "perfect standard" in English.
In a sentence
Dit is een ideaal moment om te wandelen.
This is an ideal moment for a walk.
'Ideaal' is used as an adjective describing the moment as being perfect or most suitable for walking.
In een ideale wereld zou iedereen gelijke kansen hebben.
In an ideal world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
'Ideaal' is used as an adjective to signify a perfect or utopian condition, modifying 'wereld' (world).
Mijn ideaal is een wereld zonder oorlog.
My ideal is a world without war.
'Ideaal' is a noun in this case, representing an aspirational or perfect goal or vision.
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