Definition
"Het bord" refers to a plate or dish used in the hospitality industry, especially in restaurants or cafes, to serve food to customers. It is a flat, typically round object on which meals or snacks are presented for eating.
Translations
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the plate -
el plato -
el plat -
l'assiette -
der Teller -
il piatto -
o prato
Etymology
The term "het bord" comes from Dutch, where "het" means 'the' and "bord" means 'plate' or 'board.' The word "bord" has roots in Old Dutch and Germanic languages, originally meaning a flat surface or table, evolving to refer specifically to a serving plate. Did you know that in Dutch, "bord" can also mean a sign or notice board, showing its versatile origins?
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