This is the 3741st most frequent Dutch word.
synthetische
The Dutch word "synthetische" means "synthetic" in English, referring to something made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
Here, 'synthetische' is used as an adjective to describe 'stof' (fabric), referring to something made by chemical synthesis.
De synthetische stof is waterafstotend.
The synthetic fabric is water-repellent.
In this sentence, 'synthetische' describes 'vezels' (fibers), indicating fibers produced artificially rather than naturally sourced.
Sommige mensen geven de voorkeur aan synthetische vezels boven natuurlijke vezels.
Some people prefer synthetic fibers over natural fibers.
'Synthetische' acts as an adjective for 'materialen' (materials), signifying materials created through human-made processes.