Op tournee gaan
Example: De band gaat volgende maand op tournee door Europa.
Definition
"Op tournee gaan" is a Dutch verb phrase meaning to go on a series of performances or concerts, often by musicians or bands, traveling to different locations. For example, a band might "op tournee gaan" to perform in various cities over several weeks or months.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "op tournee gaan" combines "op," meaning 'on,' with "tournee," borrowed from the French word 'tournée,' which means 'a tour' or 'a round of visits.' The phrase literally means 'to go on tour,' reflecting the tradition of traveling performers who 'go on tour' to entertain audiences in multiple places.
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"Op tournee gaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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