Het diner
Example: Wij hebben het diner om zeven uur gegeten.
Definition
"Het diner" refers to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. It is a formal or semi-formal meal that often involves multiple courses and is usually enjoyed with family or guests.
Etymology
The term "het diner" originates from the French word 'dîner,' which historically meant the first meal of the day but later came to mean the main evening meal. The Dutch adopted the term with a similar meaning, reflecting cultural dining practices.
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"Het diner" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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