No. 2,147 in Dutch
katholieke
Catholic.
In a sentence
De katholieke kerk speelt een belangrijke rol in de gemeenschap.
The Catholic church plays an important role in the community.
Here, 'katholieke' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'kerk', indicating the church's affiliation with Catholicism.
Zij ging naar een katholieke school tijdens haar jeugd.
She attended a Catholic school during her childhood.
In this example, 'katholieke' again serves as an adjective, describing the type of school she attended, one associated with Catholic teachings.
Het opvoeden van kinderen volgens katholieke waarden is voor hen belangrijk.
Raising children according to Catholic values is important for them.
Here, 'katholieke' modifies 'waarden,' referring to values that are characteristic of or derived from Catholic beliefs.
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