De pagina
Example: Ik lees de pagina van het boek.
Definition
"De pagina" refers to a page, typically one side of a sheet in a book or document, containing text or images. It is used when reading or referencing specific parts of printed or digital material, such as in the phrase 'Ik lees de pagina van het boek.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de pagina" comes from the Latin word 'pagina,' meaning a written page or a row of text. It was adopted into Dutch through Middle Latin during the medieval period, reflecting the importance of written manuscripts and books. Did you know that many European languages use similar forms derived from Latin for 'page'?
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"De pagina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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