De landkaart
Example: De landkaart toont alle belangrijke steden van het oude rijk.
Definition
"De landkaart" refers to a map that displays geographical features and locations, often used to show historical territories, cities, and regions. It is a detailed representation of an area, helping to understand spatial relationships and historical geography.
Etymology
The word "de landkaart" comes from Dutch, where 'land' means 'land' or 'country,' and 'kaart' means 'card' or 'map.' Together, they form 'landkaart,' literally translating to 'land map.' Did you know that early maps were often drawn on paper cards, which is reflected in the term 'kaart'?
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"De landkaart" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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