De munt
Example: De munt van Nederland heeft een afbeelding van een leeuw.
Definition
"De munt" refers to a coin used as money, typically issued by a country or authority. In history, it often signifies a currency piece featuring symbols or images, such as the Dutch coin with a lion illustration, representing national identity and economic value.
Etymology
The term "de munt" originates from the Latin word 'moneta,' which was the name of the Roman goddess Juno Moneta, in whose temple coins were minted. Over time, 'moneta' evolved into the Dutch word 'munt,' meaning coin or currency. Did you know? The English word 'money' shares the same origin as "de munt."
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"De munt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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