De dans
Example: We gaan naar de dans op zaterdagavond in het park.
Definition
"De dans" refers to a social event or gathering where people engage in dancing, often accompanied by music. It is a festive occasion typically held in locations like parks or halls, where participants enjoy moving rhythmically to various styles of music.
Etymology
The term "de dans" comes from the Dutch word for dance, which itself derives from the Old French 'danse,' tracing back to the Latin 'dansare,' a frequentative form of 'dare,' meaning to give or to perform. Did you know? The word reflects the lively and communal spirit of moving together to music, a human activity enjoyed for centuries.
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"De dans" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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