This is the 8854th most frequent Dutch word.
kenmerkend
Characteristic.
Here, 'kenmerkend' describes the distinctive feature of Dutch windmills being emblematic or representative of the local scenery.
De Nederlandse molens zijn kenmerkend voor het landschap.
The Dutch windmills are characteristic of the landscape.
In this sentence, 'kenmerkend' indicates specific traits or behaviors that are typical and define the bird species.
Het gedrag van deze vogel is kenmerkend voor zijn soort.
The behavior of this bird is characteristic of its species.
The word 'kenmerkend' is used here to describe the unique smile as a defining feature that makes the person identifiable.