De zon
Example: De zon schijnt vandaag heel fel aan de lucht.
Definition
"De zon" refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which emits light and heat, making it essential for life on Earth. It is the bright object seen in the sky during the day, as in the phrase: 'De zon schijnt vandaag heel fel aan de lucht.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de zon" literally means 'the sun' in English. The word 'zon' comes from the Old Dutch 'sunna,' which is related to the Old English 'sunne' and the German 'Sonne.' Interestingly, these words all trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*sunnōn,' reflecting a common ancient root for the concept of the sun.
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"De zon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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