De televisie
Example: De televisie staat in de woonkamer aan.
Definition
"De televisie" refers to the electronic device used for receiving and displaying broadcast or recorded visual and audio content. It is commonly found in homes and allows people to watch programs, movies, news, and other media, as in the phrase: 'De televisie staat in de woonkamer aan.'
Etymology
The word "de televisie" comes from the combination of Greek and Latin roots. 'Tele-' means 'far' in Greek, and 'visie' is derived from the Latin 'visio,' meaning 'sight.' Thus, "de televisie" literally means 'seeing from afar,' reflecting its function of transmitting images over distances.
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"De televisie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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