De spiegel
Example: Ik kijk elke ochtend in de spiegel.
Definition
"De spiegel" refers to a reflective surface, usually made of glass with a metal backing, that shows a clear image of whatever is in front of it. It is commonly used for personal grooming, as in the phrase, 'Ik kijk elke ochtend in de spiegel' (I look in the mirror every morning).
Etymology
The Dutch word "de spiegel" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'spieghel,' which is related to the Old High German 'spiegel' and the Old English 'specgl,' all meaning mirror. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English verb 'to spy,' reflecting the mirror's function of showing what is before you.
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"De spiegel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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