De minuut
Example: Ik wacht al vijf minuten op de bus.
Definition
"De minuut" refers to a unit of time equal to sixty seconds. It is commonly used to measure short durations, such as waiting times or intervals between events, as in the example phrase, "Ik wacht al vijf minuten op de bus," meaning waiting for five minutes.
Etymology
The word "de minuut" originates from the Latin word 'minuta,' meaning 'small part.' It entered Dutch through Old French and Latin influences, reflecting the division of an hour into smaller parts. Did you know? The concept of the minute as a time unit dates back to ancient astronomical observations.
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"De minuut" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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