De tas
Example: Ik heb een nieuwe tas voor school gekocht.
Definition
"De tas" refers to a bag used for carrying personal items, often made of fabric, leather, or plastic. It is commonly used to hold books, supplies, or belongings, such as in the phrase 'Ik heb een nieuwe tas voor school gekocht,' meaning a new bag for school.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de tas" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German 'tasca' and Old Norse 'taska,' all meaning a bag or pouch. Interestingly, its roots trace back to the Latin 'tasca,' showing a long history of referring to containers for carrying items.
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"De tas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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