Groot
Example: De hond is groot en speelt in de tuin.
Definition
"Groot" is an adjective in Dutch meaning large in size, extent, or degree. It describes something or someone that is bigger than usual, as in the example phrase, "De hond is groot en speelt in de tuin," meaning the dog is big and plays in the garden.
Etymology
The Dutch word "groot" originates from the Middle Dutch word "groot," which comes from the Old Dutch "grōti," related to the Old High German "grōz" and Old English "great." It is related to the English word "great" and originally meant big or large. Did you know? The word "groot" shares roots with several Germanic languages, all emphasizing size or importance.
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"Groot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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