The exact spelling appears at position 9,461 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How klassieker is pronounced
IPA: /ˌklɑˈsi.kər/ · Syllables: klas·sie·ker
Say the article and noun together—de klassieker—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What klassieker means
a classic (person or thing)
Dictionary label: masculine
a sports classic, a traditional match
Dictionary label: masculine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de klassieker | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de klassiekers | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | klassiekertje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de klassieker as a single unit, then contrast it with de klassiekers. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with klassieker
De Roosendaalsche renner Bronger is naar wij vernemen aangeworven voor de groote Fransche klassieker Parijs—Sedan over een afstand van 270 K.M.
The cyclist from Roosendaal has been, as we have learnt, recruited for the big French classic Paris-Sedan over a distance of 270 km.
In een Belgische klassieker voor Onafhankelijken over een afstand van 184 km., heeft Jan van Gelderen uit Sluiskil zich kranig geweerd.
In a Belgian cycling classic for independent cyclists with a length of 184, Jan van Gelderen from Sluiskil has put up a tough fight.
1950/1951, Martin W. Duyzings, Sport op twee wielen, De Koepel (publ.), page 97. Gij vindt zijn naam niet op de erelijsten der klassiekers, hij gold in de Tour de France uitsluitend als premie-jager en won meer dan eens een etappe in een massa-sprint, nadat hij door zijn ploegmaten handig gelanceerd was.
You don't find his name in the halls of fame of the road cycling classics, he exclusively functioned in the Tour de France as a finisher and won more than once a stage in a bunch sprint, after he had been cleverly jumpstarted by his crew mates.
Men zou het de klassieker van de techniek kunnen noemen, al is die van Feijenoord momenteel dan wel meer geslepen.
One could call is the classic of technique, although in taht case Feijenoord's technique is currently more polished.
Door ernstige supportersrellen wordt de klassieker sinds 2009 zonder uitpubliek gespeeld.
Due to serious rioting by supporters [of the two clubs], the classic has been played without the guest club's supporter base [in attendance] since 2009.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de klassieker three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de klassiekers. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de klassieker as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about klassieker
What does klassieker mean?
a classic (person or thing); a sports classic, a traditional match.
Is it de klassieker or het klassieker?
The cited entry uses de klassieker. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of klassieker?
The cited plural is klassiekers. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use klassieker in a recorded response
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