Laat
Example: De laat middeleeuwse kastelen zijn erg indrukwekkend.
Definition
"Laat" as an adjective in the historical context describes something belonging to the final period of a particular era, often implying that it appears near the end of a given timeframe, such as in "late medieval castles," which refers to castles built toward the end of the Middle Ages.
Etymology
The Dutch adjective "laat" originates from Old Dutch and is related to the German word "spät," both meaning 'late.' Did you know that "laat" has been used for centuries to indicate the latter part of a period or sequence, emphasizing its temporal position near the end?
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"Laat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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