De handdoek
Example: Ik heb de handdoek op de tafel gelegd.
Definition
"De handdoek" refers to a piece of absorbent fabric used for drying the body or hands after washing. It is commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens and serves the practical purpose of removing moisture from surfaces or skin.
Etymology
The word "de handdoek" comes from Dutch, combining "hand" meaning 'hand' and "doek" meaning 'cloth or fabric.' Essentially, it literally means 'hand cloth,' which perfectly describes its function as a towel used to dry hands or other parts of the body.
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"De handdoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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