De stad
Example: De stad heeft een oud kasteel uit de middeleeuwen.
Definition
"De stad" refers to a populated urban area characterized by a dense concentration of buildings, infrastructure, and inhabitants, often serving as a center for history, culture, and commerce. For example, "De stad heeft een oud kasteel uit de middeleeuwen" means the city has an old medieval castle.
Etymology
The term "de stad" comes from the Dutch language, where "stad" means city or town. It originates from the Old Dutch word "stat" or "stadt," which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic *stathaz, meaning place or position. Did you know? The word "stad" is related to the English word "stead," as in homestead, reflecting its roots in describing a settled place.
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"De stad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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