De tunnel
Example: De tunnel onder de stad is erg lang.
Definition
"De tunnel" refers to an underground passage or route, typically constructed to allow vehicles, pedestrians, or trains to pass beneath obstacles such as cities, mountains, or bodies of water. For example, "De tunnel onder de stad is erg lang" means the tunnel beneath the city is very long.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de tunnel" comes from the French term 'tunnel,' which itself originates from the English word 'tunnel.' This English term is derived from the Old French 'tonnelle,' meaning a barrel or a tube-shaped structure, reflecting the shape of tunnels. Did you know? The word evolved through engineering and military contexts in the 18th century before becoming common in everyday language.
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"De tunnel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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