De bureau
Example: Het boek ligt op de bureau.
Definition
"De bureau" refers to a desk or writing table, typically used for work or study. It is a flat surface with drawers or compartments, used to organize papers, books, and writing tools. In the example, "Het boek ligt op de bureau," it means the book is lying on the desk.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de bureau" comes from the French word "bureau," which originally meant a type of cloth covering a desk. Over time, it evolved to mean the desk itself. Did you know? In English, "bureau" often refers to an office or agency, but in Dutch, it primarily means a desk.
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"De bureau" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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