De ochtend
Example: In de ochtend drink ik altijd koffie.
Definition
"De ochtend" refers to the early part of the day, typically the time between sunrise and noon. It is commonly associated with the beginning of daily activities, such as the phrase 'In de ochtend drink ik altijd koffie,' meaning people often start their day with coffee during this time.
Etymology
The term "de ochtend" comes from Dutch, where 'ochtend' means morning. It originates from Middle Dutch 'ochten,' related to the Old High German 'ohtan,' both referring to the early part of the day. Did you know that 'ochtend' is etymologically linked to the concept of 'awakening' or the start of a new day?
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"De ochtend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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