No. 249 in Dutch
rechter
The Dutch word "rechter" means "judge" in English.
In a sentence
De rechter heeft een belangrijke uitspraak gedaan.
The judge made an important ruling.
In this sentence, 'rechter' is used to refer to a judicial authority, emphasizing its legal context.
Mijn rechterarm doet pijn.
My right arm hurts.
Here, 'rechter' acts as an adjective modifying 'arm,' indicating the right-side arm of the subject.
Hij is een rechter in juridische zaken.
He is a judge in legal matters.
This usage of 'rechter' again refers to a person who serves as a legal judge, underlining its occupational context.
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