No. 2,186 in Dutch
lokaal
"Lokaal" means "classroom" or "local" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Deze lokaal wordt gebruikt voor scholen.
This classroom is used for schools.
In this usage, 'lokaal' means 'classroom', referring to a specific space in a school building.
We kochten groenten van de lokale markt.
We bought vegetables from the local market.
Here, 'lokale' is the adjective form of 'lokaal', meaning 'local', describing something specific to the nearby area.
Ik ben lid van de lokale vereniging.
I am a member of the local association.
In this sentence, 'lokale' as an adjective means 'local', referring to an organization operating in a specific region.
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