This is the 2186th most frequent Dutch word.
lokaal
"Lokaal" means "classroom" or "local" in English, depending on the context.
In this usage, 'lokaal' means 'classroom', referring to a specific space in a school building.
Deze lokaal wordt gebruikt voor scholen.
This classroom is used for schools.
Here, 'lokale' is the adjective form of 'lokaal', meaning 'local', describing something specific to the nearby area.
We kochten groenten van de lokale markt.
We bought vegetables from the local market.
In this sentence, 'lokale' as an adjective means 'local', referring to an organization operating in a specific region.