Het stadion



Example: We gaan morgen naar het stadion voor de wedstrijd.

Definition


"Het stadion" refers to a large structure or facility designed for sports events, concerts, or other public gatherings, typically featuring seating for spectators. For example, 'We gaan morgen naar het stadion voor de wedstrijd' means going to the stadium for the match.

Etymology


The Dutch term "het stadion" comes from the Latin word 'stadium,' which in turn traces back to the Ancient Greek 'stadion,' meaning a unit of length and a place for foot races. Did you know that the original Greek stadia were elongated tracks used for athletic competitions?

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"Het stadion" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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