De kaart
Example: Ik heb de kaart van de stad nodig.
Definition
"De kaart" refers to a map or chart used for navigation or geographic reference. It represents a visual depiction of an area, often showing streets, landmarks, and other important features to help people find their way, as in the phrase "Ik heb de kaart van de stad nodig."
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de kaart" comes from the Middle Dutch word "carte," which was borrowed from Old French, originally derived from the Latin word "charta," meaning a leaf of paper or a document. Did you know? The word "kaart" can refer to both a map and a playing card in Dutch, showing its versatile origins.
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"De kaart" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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