Het gras
Example: Het gras in de tuin is mooi en groen.
Definition
"Het gras" refers to the green, leafy plant material that typically covers lawns and fields. It is often found in gardens, parks, and natural areas, providing a soft surface for walking or playing, as in the example sentence, "Het gras in de tuin is mooi en groen."
Etymology
"Het gras" comes from the Dutch language, where "gras" means grass. The word has Germanic roots, related to the Old English 'græs' and Old High German 'gras,' all referring to the same green plant common in many landscapes. Did you know that grass has been vital for human agriculture and grazing animals for thousands of years?
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"Het gras" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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