No. 2,843 in Dutch
waalse
"Waalse" means "Walloon," referring to someone or something from Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium.
In a sentence
De Waalse regio in België staat bekend om zijn prachtige natuur.
The Walloon region in Belgium is known for its beautiful nature.
In this sentence, 'Waalse' is an adjective describing the noun 'regio', indicating that it's related to the Walloon region.
Waalse frieten zijn erg populair in België.
Walloon fries are very popular in Belgium.
Here, 'Waalse' is used as an adjective describing 'frieten', indicating that these fries have a connection to Wallonia.
Ik heb een Waalse vriend die erg goed gitaar speelt.
I have a Walloon friend who plays the guitar very well.
In this sentence, 'Waalse' functions as an adjective modifying 'vriend', identifying that the friend is from Wallonia.
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