De brug
Example: De brug over de rivier is heel mooi.
Definition
"De brug" refers to a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river, allowing passage over it. It is commonly used in contexts like "De brug over de rivier is heel mooi," meaning the bridge over the river is very beautiful.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de brug" originates from Old Dutch "brugga," which is related to Old English "brycg." It ultimately traces back to Proto-Germanic roots referring to a raised structure for crossing. Did you know that the concept of a bridge has been fundamental in human infrastructure for millennia, connecting communities and enabling travel?
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"De brug" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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