This is the 1302nd most frequent Dutch word.
kapitaal
"Kapitaal" in English means "capital," referring to wealth or resources, especially in the form of money or assets.
Here, 'kapitaal' refers to financial assets or funds necessary for business expansion.
Een bedrijf heeft kapitaal nodig om te groeien.
A company needs capital to grow.
In this case, 'kapitaal' refers to intellectual or human resources, implying knowledge or skills.
Zijn intellectueel kapitaal is van onschatbare waarde.
His intellectual capital is invaluable.
Now, 'kapitaal' describes the major economic foundation or wealth generation of the region.