De bron
Example: De bron van deze oude rivier is diep in het bos verborgen.
Definition
"De bron" refers to the source or origin of something, especially a river, stream, or historical event. It signifies the starting point from which water flows or where an event or idea first began, such as in the phrase 'The source of this ancient river is hidden deep in the forest.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de bron" literally means 'the source' or 'the spring.' It comes from Old Dutch, related to the word for a natural spring or well where water originates. Did you know that the term has been used historically to indicate not only physical water sources but also metaphorical origins, such as the beginning of knowledge or history?
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"De bron" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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