De deur
Example: De deur is open en laat frisse lucht binnen.
Definition
"De deur" refers to a movable barrier used to open and close an entrance or exit, allowing or restricting passage and ventilation, as in the sentence: 'De deur is open en laat frisse lucht binnen.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de deur" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'dēre,' itself derived from Old High German 'tūr,' meaning gate or door. Did you know that the word shares roots with English 'door,' highlighting their common Germanic origin?
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"De deur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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