Tussen
Example: De kat zit tussen de stoelen in de kamer.
Definition
"Tussen" is a Dutch preposition meaning 'between' in English. It is used to indicate the position or location of something in the middle of two or more objects, as in the example phrase: 'The cat sits between the chairs in the room.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "tussen" originates from Middle Dutch and is related to the Old Dutch word 'twisken,' which means 'between.' It is connected to the German word 'zwischen' and the English word 'twain,' both carrying the idea of 'between' or 'in the middle.' Did you know that this root is linked to the concept of division or separation into two parts?
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"Tussen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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