No. 8,839 in Dutch
kardinaal
Cardinal (a high-ranking clergy member in the Catholic Church or something fundamental/essential).
In a sentence
De kardinaal leidde de ceremonie in de kathedraal.
The cardinal led the ceremony in the cathedral.
The word "kardinaal" is used here as a title of a high-ranking clergyman in the Catholic Church.
Het is van kardinaal belang om op tijd te komen voor de vergadering.
It is of cardinal importance to arrive on time for the meeting.
In this context, "kardinaal" is used as an adjective meaning pivotal or crucial.
Een roodkleurige vogel, bekend als de kardinaal, is een veel voorkomende soort in Noord-Amerika.
A red-colored bird, known as the cardinal, is a common species in North America.
Here, "kardinaal" refers to the name of a bird species, the cardinal, characterized by its vibrant red color.
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