De thee
Example: Ik drink graag de thee met mijn vrienden.
Definition
"De thee" refers to tea, a hot or cold beverage made by infusing dried leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant in water. It is commonly enjoyed socially or for relaxation, as in the phrase, 'Ik drink graag de thee met mijn vrienden,' meaning drinking tea with friends.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de thee" comes from the Chinese word 'chá,' which traveled through various languages such as Portuguese and French before entering Dutch. Did you know? The word 'tea' and its variants in many languages come from either 'chá' or 'te,' depending on the trade routes involved.
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"De thee" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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