De hoofdstad
Example: Amsterdam is de hoofdstad van Nederland en vol geschiedenis.
Definition
"De hoofdstad" refers to the main city of a country or region where the government is usually located and where important administrative and historical events often take place. It is the central place for politics, culture, and history within that area.
Etymology
The term "de hoofdstad" in Dutch literally means 'the head city.' 'Hoofd' means head, and 'stad' means city. This term emerged as a way to describe the leading or chief city of a country, highlighting its importance as the center of governance and historical significance.
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"De hoofdstad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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