Definition
"De tafel dekken" refers to the act of setting a table by arranging plates, cutlery, glasses, and other dining essentials in preparation for a meal, typically in a hospitality or restaurant setting.
Translations
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to set the table -
poner la mesa -
parar taula -
mettre la table -
den Tisch decken -
apparecchiare la tavola -
pôr a mesa
Etymology
The phrase "de tafel dekken" comes from Dutch, where "dekken" means to cover or set, and "tafel" means table. Literally, it translates to 'cover the table,' which makes sense since the table is covered with dishes and utensils before dining.
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