Het plafond
Example: Het plafond in de kamer is wit geschilderd.
Definition
"Het plafond" refers to the interior surface that forms the upper boundary of a room, commonly known as the ceiling. It is often painted or decorated and serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, such as covering structural elements and insulating the room.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het plafond" originates from the French word 'plafond,' meaning ceiling. It was adopted into Dutch during the period of cultural exchange in the 17th century. Did you know that the original French term comes from the Old French 'plafond,' which is related to 'plafon,' meaning a flat surface or panel?
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"Het plafond" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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