Oud
Example: De oude kast staat in het museum over geschiedenis.
Definition
"Oud" is an adjective used to describe something that belongs to an earlier time period, often implying historical significance or age. In the phrase 'De oude kast staat in het museum over geschiedenis,' "oud" indicates that the cabinet is old and historically valuable.
Etymology
The word "oud" originates from the Old Dutch language, closely related to the Old High German 'alt' and Old English 'eald,' all meaning 'old.' Did you know? "Oud" has maintained its form and meaning for centuries, reflecting the importance of age and history in Dutch culture.
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"Oud" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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