De melk
Example: Ik drink elke ochtend de melk bij mijn ontbijt.
Definition
"De melk" refers to the liquid produced by mammals, especially cows, used as a nutritious drink or ingredient in food. It is commonly consumed at breakfast or used in cooking and baking.
Etymology
The word "de melk" comes from the Old Dutch 'melc' or 'melke,' which is related to the German 'Milch' and English 'milk.' Did you know that the word has roots in the Proto-Germanic 'meluks,' tracing back even further to the Proto-Indo-European root 'h₂melg-' meaning 'to wipe' or 'to rub,' possibly referring to the milking process?
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"De melk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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