kennelijke

Kennelijke is a Dutch adjectival form meaning related to kennels or characteristic of a kennel. The term is relatively uncommon in everyday language and is more often found in historical, technical, or descriptive texts about dog housing facilities. In modern Dutch, speakers more frequently use kennelachtig (kennel-like) or kennelgerelateerd (kennel-related) to express similar ideas.

The word is formed from the noun kennel, which refers to a place where dogs are housed, with a suffix that marks adjectival meaning. Because kennelijke is not widely used, its exact application can vary, and it may appear primarily in formal or archaic registers.

Usage and nuance: kennelijke tends to describe features, conditions, or practices typical of kennels, such as layout, hygiene, ventilation, or management procedures. It can also appear in regional or historical texts discussing animal care facilities. In everyday Dutch, opting for more common alternatives like kennelachtig or kennelgerelateerd can improve clarity and naturalness.

Related terms: kennel, kennelachtig, kennelgerelateerd, kennelling (the act of housing dogs), and kennelhygiene (a descriptive phrase for kennel hygiene). A commonly confused pair is kennelijk, which means apparently or evidently, and is unrelated in meaning to kennel-like.

Example: De inspectie beschreef de kennelachtige omstandigheden als streng maar adequaat beheerd, met aparte ruimten voor verschillende dieren.