De krant
Example: Ik lees de krant elke ochtend met mijn koffie.
Definition
"De krant" refers to a newspaper, which is a regularly printed publication containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information. People often read "de krant" to stay informed about current events, such as in the example phrase: 'Ik lees de krant elke ochtend met mijn koffie.'
Etymology
The term "de krant" comes from the Dutch word for newspaper. It evolved from the Middle Dutch word 'crante' or 'courant,' which originally meant a newsletter or report. This word was borrowed from the Italian 'giornata,' meaning 'a day's work or news,' reflecting the daily nature of newspapers.
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"De krant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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