De afkomst
Example: De afkomst van mijn familie komt uit Nederland.
Definition
"De afkomst" refers to the origin or ancestry of a person or family, indicating where they come from or their historical roots. It is commonly used to describe family background or ethnic heritage, as in "The origin of my family comes from the Netherlands."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de afkomst" comes from the verb "afkomen," which means 'to come from' or 'to originate.' It literally combines 'af' (off/from) and 'komen' (to come), reflecting the concept of where something or someone comes from. Did you know? This word directly connects to the idea of tracing one's family roots.
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"De afkomst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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