Het monument
Example: We bezochten het monument in het stadspark gisteren.
Definition
"Het monument" refers to a structure or statue built to commemorate a person, event, or historical significance. It often serves as a public reminder or tribute and can be found in parks, squares, or important locations, like in the example where it was visited in the city park.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het monument" originates from the Latin word 'monumentum,' meaning a memorial or reminder. Did you know that the Latin root is related to 'monere,' which means 'to remind'? This reflects the purpose of a monument as something that keeps memories alive.
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"Het monument" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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