De tafel
Example: De tafel staat in de woonkamer naast de bank.
Definition
"De tafel" refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, used for placing items, dining, or working. In the example phrase, "De tafel staat in de woonkamer naast de bank," it means the table is located in the living room next to the couch.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de tafel" originates from the Latin word 'tabula,' which means a board or plank. Over time, it came to denote a flat surface used for various purposes, evolving into the modern Dutch term for 'table.' Did you know that many European languages have similar words derived from 'tabula'?
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"De tafel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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