Dutch Word of the Day
belangrijk
/be-LAN-grayk/ • adjective — 19th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: important
Examples
- Het is belangrijk om op tijd te komen.
(It's important to arrive on time.) - Een gezond dieet is belangrijk voor je lichaam.
(A healthy diet is important for your body.) - Het is belangrijk dat iedereen meedoet.
(It's important that everyone takes part.)
Synonyms
- essentieel
- cruciaal
Belangrijk is a common adjective used in both spoken and written Dutch to say that something matters or has significance. It often precedes a noun (belangrijk nieuws) or is followed by 'om' + infinitive (belangrijk om te weten) or a 'dat' clause (belangrijk dat ...). Comparative: belangrijker; superlative: belangrijkst.
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