This is the 5918th most frequent Dutch word.
pinksteren
"Pinksteren" is the Dutch word for Pentecost, a Christian holiday celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
The word 'Pinksteren' is used here as a noun referring to the Christian holiday of Pentecost.
Met Pinksteren gaan veel mensen naar de kerk.
Many people go to church at Pentecost.
The word 'Pinksteren' in this example indicates the period of the holiday as a time context.
Tijdens Pinksteren wordt er in ons dorp een festival gehouden.
During Pentecost, a festival is held in our village.
The word 'Pinksteren' refers to the specific occasion or time of the year, associated with personal memory.