De deken
Example: De deken ligt op het bed in de kamer.
Definition
"De deken" is a Dutch noun meaning a thick covering used on a bed to provide warmth and comfort. It is typically placed over the sheets and blankets, as in the example phrase: 'De deken ligt op het bed in de kamer,' which means 'The blanket lies on the bed in the room.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de deken" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the verb 'dekken,' meaning 'to cover.' It shares roots with the English word 'deck,' as both involve the idea of covering or layering. Did you know? In older times, "deken" could also refer to a church dean, but the blanket sense is more common today.
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"De deken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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