De week
Example: Ik werk vijf dagen per week in de winkel.
Definition
"De week" refers to the period of seven consecutive days, typically used to measure time intervals and organize schedules, such as in the phrase 'Ik werk vijf dagen per week in de winkel,' meaning working five days per week in the shop.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de week" literally means 'the week' in English and originates from the Old English word 'wice,' which meant a succession or series, later evolving to denote a seven-day period. Did you know? The concept of a seven-day week has ancient roots, influenced by various cultures including the Babylonians.
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"De week" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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