De straat
Example: De kinderen spelen op de straat buiten.
Definition
"De straat" refers to a street, which is a public road in a city or town where people live and vehicles travel. It is often paved and lined with buildings, sidewalks, or trees, serving as a space for transportation and social interaction.
Etymology
The word "de straat" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin word 'strata,' meaning 'paved road.' This Latin root also gave rise to similar words in other languages, highlighting the importance of paved paths in ancient Roman infrastructure.
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"De straat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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