De stam
Example: De stam leefde lang geleden in een groot bos.
Definition
"De stam" refers to a tribe, a social group consisting of families or communities sharing common ancestry, culture, language, and traditions, often living together in a specific area. For example, "De stam leefde lang geleden in een groot bos" means the tribe lived long ago in a large forest.
Etymology
The term "de stam" originates from Old Dutch and Germanic roots, where it meant 'tree trunk' or 'stem,' metaphorically extended to mean a lineage or family group. Did you know that the word's connection to 'stem' highlights the idea of a shared root or origin within a tribe?
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"De stam" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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