De vrucht
Example: De vrucht is rijp en klaar om te eten.
Definition
"De vrucht" refers to the edible part of a plant that develops from the flower and contains seeds. It is usually sweet or sour and can be eaten raw or cooked. For example, "De vrucht is rijp en klaar om te eten" means the fruit is ripe and ready to eat.
Etymology
The word "de vrucht" comes from the Dutch language, where it directly translates to 'the fruit.' It originates from the Old Dutch word 'wruht,' related to the German 'Frucht,' all stemming from the Proto-Germanic '*frukhtuz,' meaning 'fruit' or 'produce.' Did you know that the word is connected to the concept of growth and yield, emphasizing the plant's reproductive success?
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"De vrucht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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