De schotel
Example: Ik zet de schotel op de tafel.
Definition
"De schotel" refers to a flat, usually round dish used for serving or eating food. It can also denote a plate or a shallow container placed on a table, as in the phrase 'Ik zet de schotel op de tafel,' meaning placing the dish on the table.
Etymology
The word "de schotel" comes from the Middle Dutch term 'schotel,' which is related to the Old High German 'scottil' or 'scottal,' meaning a dish or plate. Did you know that the word is connected to the English 'scuttle,' originally referring to a container or dish? The exact origins are uncertain, but it has long been used in Dutch to describe a serving dish or plate.
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"De schotel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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