Oud
Example: Mijn grootouders zijn oud en wijs.
Definition
"Oud" is an adjective in Dutch that describes someone or something as old, typically referring to age or time passed. It is used to indicate that a person, object, or concept has existed for a long duration, such as in the phrase ‘Mijn grootouders zijn oud en wijs’ meaning 'My grandparents are old and wise.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "oud" traces back to the Old Dutch word "ald" or "old," sharing roots with the English word 'old' and German 'alt.' It originates from the Proto-Germanic '*aldaz,' which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*alt-' meaning 'grown up' or 'mature.' Did you know? Many Germanic languages have similar words with the same origin, showing how ancient this concept is.
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"Oud" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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