This is the 6021st most frequent Dutch word.
recente
"Recent."
Here, 'recente' is used as an adjective to indicate the events that occurred not long ago, emphasizing their proximity in time to the present.
De recente gebeurtenissen hebben ons allemaal verrast.
The recent events have surprised us all.
In this sentence, 'recente' modifies 'ontwikkelingen', illustrating its role in describing developments that have happened in the near past.
Ik heb een artikel gelezen over de recente ontwikkelingen in medicinaal onderzoek.
I have read an article about the recent developments in medicinal research.
'Recente' here characterizes the noun 'project', indicating that the project was completed or initiated not long ago.