De stad
Example: De stad is groot en vol mensen.
Definition
"De stad" refers to a city or large town, characterized by a significant population and urban development. It commonly denotes an inhabited area with extensive infrastructure, typically larger than a town, as in the phrase 'De stad is groot en vol mensen.'
Etymology
The phrase "de stad" comes from Dutch, where "de" is the definite article meaning 'the,' and "stad" means 'city.' The word "stad" originates from Old Dutch 'stat,' akin to German 'Stadt,' both derived from the Proto-Germanic root *stadą, meaning 'place' or 'site.' Did you know? The word 'stad' has been used in Dutch for centuries to describe urban centers.
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"De stad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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