De wedstrijd
Example: De wedstrijd tussen de bands begint om acht uur.
Definition
"De wedstrijd" refers to a competition or contest, especially in the context of music, where different bands or performers compete against each other to showcase their talent and win a prize or recognition.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de wedstrijd" combines "de" meaning 'the' and "wedstrijd" meaning 'match' or 'competition.' It originates from Middle Dutch, where "wedstrijd" referred to a contest or struggle, similar to the English word 'wrest.' Did you know? The word carries the spirit of rivalry and challenge, perfectly fitting musical contests.
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"De wedstrijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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