Koud
Example: Het is vandaag erg koud buiten.
Definition
"Koud" is an adjective used to describe a low temperature or sensation of chilliness, often referring to weather, objects, or environments. For example, in the phrase 'Het is vandaag erg koud buiten,' it means 'It is very cold outside today.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "koud" originates from the Old Dutch word 'kald,' which is related to the German 'kalt' and English 'cold.' It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*kaldaz,' meaning cold or cool. Did you know the word has remained quite consistent in meaning across Germanic languages?
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"Koud" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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