De straat
Example: Vandaag zijn er veel mensen en verkeer op straat.
Definition
"De straat" refers to a street, which is a public road in a city or town where people walk and vehicles travel. It is often lined with buildings and serves as a place for social interaction and transportation, as in the example: 'Today there are many people and traffic on the street.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de straat" comes from the Old Dutch term 'strata,' which itself originates from the Latin word 'strata,' meaning a paved road. Did you know that the Latin root refers to layers of stone or paving, highlighting the importance of streets as constructed pathways in ancient times?
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"De straat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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