Definition
"De drank" refers to alcoholic beverages served in hospitality settings such as bars, cafes, and restaurants. It includes drinks like beer, wine, and spirits, typically consumed socially or during meals in the horeca industry.
Translations
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the drink -
la bebida -
la beguda -
la boisson -
das Getränk -
la bevanda -
a bebida
Etymology
The term "de drank" originates from the Dutch word 'drank,' which means 'drink' or 'beverage.' Historically, it has been used to specify alcoholic drinks. The word traces back to Middle Dutch 'dranc,' related to the Old High German 'trancho,' meaning a drink or potion.
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