De badkuip
Example: De badkuip is vol met warm water.
Definition
"De badkuip" refers to the bathtub, a large container used in bathrooms for holding water in which a person may bathe. It is typically made of materials like porcelain, acrylic, or metal and designed to provide comfort and hygiene during bathing.
Etymology
The word "de badkuip" comes from Dutch, where 'bad' means bath and 'kuip' means tub or barrel. It literally translates to 'the bath tub.' The term reflects its practical use as a vessel for bathing, combining everyday words into a functional compound.
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"De badkuip" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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