De gids
Example: De gids vertelt ons over de stad.
Definition
"De gids" refers to a person who leads or directs others, especially tourists, providing information and explanations about places of interest. For example, "De gids vertelt ons over de stad" means the guide tells us about the city, helping visitors understand its history and landmarks.
Etymology
The word "de gids" comes from the Dutch language, where 'gids' means guide. It is related to the English word 'guide,' both derived from the Old French 'guider,' meaning to lead or conduct. Did you know? The term originally referred to someone who physically led travelers along a path.
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"De gids" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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