principal in Dutch
principal in Dutch is voornaamste, hoofdsom, rector — principal means most important; main.
principal in Dutch
voornaamste
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
hoofdsom
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
rector
schoolhoofd
lastgever
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
vertegenwoordiger
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
What does "principal" mean?
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adj Most important; main.
"The principal reason for the delay was the weather."
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noun The head of a school.
"The principal called an assembly to address the students."
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noun A sum of money originally invested or lent, before interest.
"After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal."
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principal in a sentence
- The principal reason for the delay was the weather.
- Cotton is the region's principal export.
- The principal called an assembly to address the students.
- After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal.
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What is "principal" in Dutch?
"principal" in Dutch is voornaamste, hoofdsom, rector. principal means: Most important; main.
How do you use "principal" in a sentence?
Example: "The principal reason for the delay was the weather." In Dutch, "principal" is voornaamste, hoofdsom, rector.
Are there other ways to say "principal" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "principal": voornaamste, hoofdsom, rector, schoolhoofd, lastgever, vertegenwoordiger.
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