De zee
Example: De zee is blauw en vol met vissen.
Definition
"De zee" refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface, typically larger than a lake and smaller than an ocean. It is known for being blue and full of marine life, as in the example phrase 'De zee is blauw en vol met vissen.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de zee" comes from the Old Dutch word 'see,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*saiwiz.' This word is related to the English word 'sea.' Did you know that the root of "de zee" reflects humanity's long-standing relationship with the sea for travel, food, and inspiration?
Learn to use this word actively
"De zee" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
