No. 2,855 in Dutch
wilhelm
"Wilhelm" is a Dutch proper noun, typically a male given name equivalent to "William" in English.
In a sentence
Wilhelm is een zeer populaire naam in Nederland.
Wilhelm is a very popular name in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, "Wilhelm" is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
In het verleden werd koning Wilhelm bewonderd door zijn volk.
In the past, King Wilhelm was admired by his people.
Here, "Wilhelm" refers to a specific historical figure, acting as a proper noun within a historical or political context.
De stad Wilhelmshaven in Duitsland is bekend om zijn haven.
The city Wilhelmshaven in Germany is famous for its harbor.
In this example, "Wilhelm" appears as part of a compound proper noun (city name), implying a location associated with the name Wilhelm.
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