Naast
Example: De kat zit naast de hond op de mat.
Definition
"Naast" is a preposition in Dutch used to indicate the position of something being beside or next to another object, as in the sentence 'De kat zit naast de hond op de mat,' meaning the cat is sitting next to the dog on the mat.
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "naast" originates from Middle Dutch, combining "na" meaning 'near' or 'by' and "ast," an old form related to 'side.' Did you know? The word has maintained its meaning of proximity for centuries, reflecting the simple idea of being beside something.
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"Naast" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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