De douche



Example: Ik neem elke ochtend een snelle douche.

Definition


"De douche" refers to a shower, which is a device or enclosure that sprays water for washing the body, commonly used for personal hygiene. For example, in the phrase 'Ik neem elke ochtend een snelle douche,' it describes taking a quick shower every morning.

Etymology


The word "de douche" comes from the French word 'douche,' meaning 'shower' or 'to pour.' It entered the Dutch language through French influence and retains the same meaning related to washing with sprayed water.

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"De douche" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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