De prinses
Example: De prinses woont in een groot kasteel dichtbij de rivier.
Definition
"De prinses" refers to a female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen, who holds a high social rank and often resides in a palace or castle. For example, "De prinses woont in een groot kasteel dichtbij de rivier" means the princess lives in a large castle near the river.
Etymology
The term "de prinses" comes from the Dutch language, where "prinses" is derived from the Latin word 'princeps,' meaning 'first' or 'chief.' Over time, it evolved in European languages to denote a royal female, often the daughter of a prince or king. Did you know that the title "prinses" has been used for centuries to signify nobility and royal lineage?
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"De prinses" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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