Het dorp
Example: Het dorp heeft een mooi park en vriendelijke mensen.
Definition
"Het dorp" refers to a small settlement or community, typically larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, often characterized by a close-knit population and rural surroundings. In the example, "het dorp" has a beautiful park and friendly people.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het dorp" literally translates to "the village" in English. "Dorp" comes from Old Dutch, related to the German word "Dorf," both meaning a small settlement. Did you know? The word "dorp" has been used since medieval times to describe rural communities.
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"Het dorp" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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