No. 2,157 in Dutch
koninklijke
"Koninklijke" means "royal" in English.
In a sentence
De koninklijke familie woont in een prachtig paleis.
The royal family lives in a beautiful palace.
In this sentence, 'koninklijke' is used as an adjective to describe something belonging to or associated with royalty, specifically referring to the family.
Er werd een koninklijke onderscheiding uitgereikt aan de burgemeester.
A royal honor was awarded to the mayor.
Here, 'koninklijke' modifies 'onderscheiding' to denote that the honor is issued by or related to royalty, emphasizing the distinction's significance.
Het koninklijke orkest gaf een onvergetelijk concert.
The royal orchestra performed an unforgettable concert.
The term 'koninklijke' here qualifies 'orkest', indicating that the orchestra has a special connection to the monarchy, perhaps being officially associated with it.
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