Helder
Example: De lucht is vandaag helder en blauw.
Definition
"Helder" describes something that is clear, bright, or transparent, often used to describe light, color, or understanding. For example, in the phrase "De lucht is vandaag helder en blauw," it means the sky is clear and blue, indicating good visibility and brightness.
Etymology
The word "helder" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the Old Dutch word 'heldar,' meaning bright or clear. It is connected to the Proto-Germanic root *heldan, which means to hold or grasp, metaphorically extending to clarity or brightness. Did you know? The clarity suggested by "helder" can be traced back to the idea of something being easy to grasp or understand.
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"Helder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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