De reis
Example: De reis naar Rome duurde vroeger heel lang.
Definition
"De reis" refers to the journey or trip taken from one place to another, especially in a historical context. It emphasizes the experience and duration of traveling, as in the example phrase where the journey to Rome was notably long in the past.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de reis" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'reis,' which itself derives from the Old French 'reis' or 'reise,' meaning journey or expedition. Did you know that the term originally related to military campaigns or pilgrimages, highlighting the importance of travel even in early history?
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"De reis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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