De grens
Example: De grens tussen de landen is duidelijk op de kaart.
Definition
"De grens" refers to the boundary or dividing line between two countries, regions, or territories. It marks where one jurisdiction ends and another begins, often seen on maps or physically demarcated by fences, walls, or natural features such as rivers or mountains.
Etymology
The term "de grens" comes from the Dutch language, where 'grens' means border or boundary. It is related to the German word 'Grenze' and the English word 'grange,' originally from the Latin 'granica,' meaning a boundary or limit. Did you know that the concept of 'grens' has been crucial throughout history for defining territories and sovereignty?
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"De grens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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