De datum
Example: We leren vandaag over de datum van de oorlog.
Definition
"De datum" refers to the specific day, month, and year when a particular event occurred or is scheduled to occur. In history, "de datum" often marks significant moments such as battles, treaties, or important societal changes.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de datum" comes from the Latin word 'datum,' meaning 'given thing' or 'date.' It entered Dutch through scholarly and ecclesiastical Latin during the Middle Ages, reflecting the practice of recording specific days for documents and events. Did you know? The word 'datum' in Latin was originally the past participle of 'dare,' meaning 'to give.'
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"De datum" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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