Het strand
Example: Wij gaan morgen naar het strand met vrienden.
Definition
"Het strand" refers to the stretch of land covered with sand or pebbles along the edge of a sea, lake, or river, where people often go for recreation, relaxation, or swimming. It is commonly visited for activities like sunbathing or beach sports.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het strand" originates from Old Dutch and Germanic roots meaning 'shore' or 'beach.' It is closely related to the English word 'strand,' which historically meant shore or riverbank. Did you know? The word "strand" has been used in English literature to evoke seaside imagery since the Middle Ages.
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"Het strand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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