Parijs is de hoofdstad van Frankrijk.
English: Paris is the capital city of France.
hoofdstad /hˈoːvtstɑt/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "capital city".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- capital city
- Translation
- hoofdstad
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".
| Dictionary form | hoofdstad |
|---|---|
| Article | de |
| Gender/article class | common (de-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | hoofdstaden |
| Diminutive | hoofdstadje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + de hoofdstad
- Examples
- Dit is de hoofdstad.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
De hoofdstad is vaak het politieke centrum van een land.
English: The capital city is often the political center of a country.
Veel toeristen bezoeken de hoofdstad om beroemde bezienswaardigheden te zien.
English: Many tourists visit the capital city to see famous landmarks.
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