De vloer
Example: De vloer is schoon en klaar voor de gasten.
Definition
"De vloer" refers to the floor, which is the flat surface inside a room or building that people walk on. In the example phrase, it indicates that the floor is clean and ready for guests to enter the space comfortably.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de vloer" comes from Middle Dutch, where "vloer" meant floor or ground surface. It shares roots with similar words in Germanic languages, illustrating the importance of the floor as a fundamental part of a dwelling. Did you know? The word has remained quite consistent in meaning throughout history.
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"De vloer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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