No. 5,346 in Dutch
kristel
"Kristel" is a Dutch female given name, derived from "Christel," meaning "Christian" or "follower of Christ."
In a sentence
Kristel houdt van schilderen als hobby.
Kristel enjoys painting as a hobby.
Here 'Kristel' is used as a proper noun, representing a person's name.
De kristallen kroonluchter hing majestueus in de balzaal.
The crystal chandelier hung majestically in the ballroom.
In this sentence, the word 'kristallen' ('crystals') is an adjective describing the chandelier.
Het kristelheldere water weerspiegelde de zon.
The crystal-clear water reflected the sun.
Here, 'kristelheldere' ('crystal-clear') is used metaphorically to describe the clarity of the water.
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