This is the 2706th most frequent Dutch word.
national
The Dutch word "nationaal" means "national" in English, relating to a nation or country.
In this sentence, 'nationale' describes a type of holiday that is recognized across the entire nation.
Nederland viert op Koningsdag een nationale feestdag.
The Netherlands celebrates a national holiday on King's Day.
Here, 'nationale' is used to describe a museum that holds significance for or represents the nation.
Het nationale museum in Amsterdam trekt veel bezoekers.
The national museum in Amsterdam attracts many visitors.
The term 'nationale' in this case refers to a championship that is organized on a country-wide level.