Binnen
Example: De kinderen spelen binnen het huis.
Definition
"Binnen" is a Dutch preposition meaning 'inside' or 'within,' used to indicate that something is located or happening within a defined space, as in the phrase 'De kinderen spelen binnen het huis,' meaning the children are playing inside the house.
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "binnen" traces back to Old Dutch and Old High German roots, related to the English word 'in.' It originally conveyed the idea of being 'within' or 'inside.' Did you know? The word has remained remarkably consistent in meaning throughout its history.
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"Binnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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