No. 2,655 in Dutch
köln
The Dutch word "Köln" refers to the German city of Cologne.
In a sentence
Ik ging vorige maand naar Keulen.
I went to Cologne last month.
Here, 'Keulen' refers to the city of Cologne in Germany, used as a proper noun indicating a place.
De Keulse Dom is een prachtig voorbeeld van gotische architectuur.
The Cologne Cathedral is a stunning example of Gothic architecture.
In this sentence, 'Keulse' is an adjective form derived from 'Keulen', describing something related to Cologne.
Mijn vriend bracht een souvenirtje mee uit Keulen.
My friend brought a souvenir from Cologne.
Here, 'Keulen' once again refers to the city of Cologne as a proper noun and specifies the origin of the souvenir.
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