De legende
Example: De legende vertelt over een held uit de oude tijd.
Definition
"De legende" refers to a traditional story or narrative, often involving heroic figures or historical events, passed down through generations. It is typically used to describe tales that blend fact and fiction to explain cultural or historical phenomena.
Etymology
The word "de legende" comes from the Latin 'legenda,' meaning 'things to be read,' originally referring to stories about saints to be read aloud. Over time, it evolved to mean traditional stories or myths, often about heroes or significant events.
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"De legende" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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