No. 453 in Dutch
wilders
"Wilders" is a Dutch surname and does not have a standalone meaning in English. It is most commonly associated with the Dutch politician Geert Wilders.
In a sentence
Het lijkt erop dat Wilders de plannen van de regering kritisch beoordeelt.
It seems that Wilders is critically assessing the government's plans.
In this sentence, 'Wilders' refers to a proper noun, specifically the last name of a Dutch politician and public figure.
De wilde dieren renden wilders dan ooit door het bos.
The wild animals ran wilder than ever through the forest.
Here, 'wilders' is used as a comparative form of the adjective 'wild', denoting a higher degree of wildness in Dutch.
Tijdens het festival gedroegen de jongeren zich steeds wilders.
During the festival, the youth behaved increasingly wilder.
In this context, 'wilders' functions as a comparative adverb, modifying the verb to indicate a progressively wilder behavior.
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