De vloot
Example: De vloot vaart elke zomer naar het eiland.
Definition
"De vloot" refers to a fleet, especially a group of ships sailing together or under the same command. It commonly denotes a collection of naval vessels or boats operating as a single unit, as in the example phrase where the fleet sails to the island each summer.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vloot" originates from the Middle Dutch term 'vloot,' which is related to the Old Dutch 'flōt,' meaning a flat-bottomed vessel or a group of ships. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'float,' highlighting its connection to watercraft that float and travel together.
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"De vloot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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