raad /rˈaːt/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "council".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)

Source term
council
Translation
raad
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of raad (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article information is not stored for this word.

Dictionary form raad
Regular/likely plural raaden
Diminutive raadje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + raad
Examples
De gemeenteraad stemde gisteren tegen het nieuwe winkelcentrum.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

De gemeenteraad stemde gisteren tegen het nieuwe winkelcentrum.

English: The local council voted against the new shopping centre yesterday.

B2 · Societal Structures

Ze is sinds september lid van de schoolraad.

English: She has been a member of the school council since September.

B2 · Societal Structures

Als de raad het plan goedkeurt, wordt het park uitgebreid.

English: If the council approves the plan, the park will be expanded.

B2 · Societal Structures

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