This is the 2147th most frequent Dutch word.
katholieke
Catholic.
Here, 'katholieke' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'kerk', indicating the church's affiliation with Catholicism.
De katholieke kerk speelt een belangrijke rol in de gemeenschap.
The Catholic church plays an important role in the community.
In this example, 'katholieke' again serves as an adjective, describing the type of school she attended, one associated with Catholic teachings.
Zij ging naar een katholieke school tijdens haar jeugd.
She attended a Catholic school during her childhood.
Here, 'katholieke' modifies 'waarden,' referring to values that are characteristic of or derived from Catholic beliefs.