This is the 5579th most frequent Dutch word.
max
The Dutch word "max" is an abbreviation of "maximum," meaning the greatest or highest amount, degree, or limit.
In this sentence, 'Max' is used as a name, referring to a person, serving as the subject of the sentence.
Max heeft gisteren zijn nieuwe fiets laten zien.
Max showed his new bike yesterday.
Here, 'maximale' is derived from 'max' and is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'aantal', describing a limit.
Het maximale aantal deelnemers is twintig.
The maximum number of participants is twenty.
In this statement, 'maximaal' directly relates to the word 'max' as an adverb, indicating an utmost extent or limit of time.