Het brood
Example: Ik koop het brood bij de bakker om de hoek.
Definition
"Het brood" refers to bread, a staple food made from flour and water, usually baked. It is commonly consumed as a basic part of meals, often sliced and used for sandwiches or toast. For example, one might say, 'Ik koop het brood bij de bakker om de hoek' to indicate buying bread locally.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het brood" originates from the Old Dutch 'brōd,' which is related to Old English 'brēad,' meaning bread. The term has Germanic roots and has been a fundamental word in many European languages. Did you know? The word's original sense may have implied a piece or morsel of food, highlighting bread's importance as a basic nourishment.
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"Het brood" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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