De avond
Example: Ik ga elke avond naar de sportschool.
Definition
"De avond" refers to the period of the day between late afternoon and nighttime, typically the time after sunset when people often relax or engage in leisure activities. For example, "Ik ga elke avond naar de sportschool" means going to the gym every evening.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de avond" comes from the Old Dutch word 'avand,' which is related to the German 'Abend' and English 'evening.' It originally meant the time around sunset, marking the transition from day to night. Did you know? The word shares roots with the word 'even,' reflecting the time when day and night are nearly equal.
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"De avond" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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