De nacht
Example: De nacht is donker en vol sterren.
Definition
"De nacht" refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, typically characterized by the absence of sunlight and often associated with rest, darkness, and stars. It is commonly used to describe the time when it is dark outside, as in the phrase "De nacht is donker en vol sterren."
Etymology
The term "de nacht" comes from the Dutch language, where "nacht" traces back to the Old Dutch word 'naht' or 'nacht,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*nahts.' This root is also the source of the English word 'night.' Did you know that many Germanic languages share similar words for night, reflecting their common ancestry?
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"De nacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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