De keuken
Example: Ik kook graag in de keuken met mijn vrienden.
Definition
"De keuken" refers to the kitchen, a room or area in a house where cooking and food preparation take place. It is the place where people, like in the example phrase, enjoy cooking and socializing with friends.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de keuken" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'coken,' meaning 'to cook.' It shares roots with the English word 'kitchen,' both tracing back to the Latin 'coquina,' which also means a place for cooking. Did you know? The word reflects the central role of cooking in home life!
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"De keuken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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