Schoon
Example: De kamer is schoon en ruikt lekker.
Definition
"Schoon" is an adjective used to describe something that is clean, free from dirt, stains, or impurities. It often refers to physical spaces or objects, indicating tidiness or freshness, as in the example phrase 'De kamer is schoon en ruikt lekker.'
Etymology
The Dutch adjective "schoon" comes from Old Dutch "skōn," which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root *skōnaz, meaning beautiful or clean. Did you know? The English word "shone" shares a similar sound but differs in meaning, while "schoon" retained its association with cleanliness and purity.
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"Schoon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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