De radio
Example: Ik luister elke ochtend naar de radio in de keuken.
Definition
"De radio" refers to the device or system used for receiving and transmitting sound broadcasts, typically for music, news, or entertainment. It is commonly used to listen to audio programs, as in the example: 'I listen to the radio every morning in the kitchen.'
Etymology
The word "de radio" comes from the Latin word 'radius,' meaning ray or beam, referring to the radio waves used for transmission. It entered Dutch from the early 20th century as technology for wireless audio communication developed. Did you know? The term originally referred to the transmission method before becoming synonymous with the receiver device itself.
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"De radio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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