De maat
Example: De maat van het shirt is te klein.
Definition
"De maat" refers to the size or measurement of an object, often used to describe dimensions such as clothing size. For example, in the phrase 'De maat van het shirt is te klein,' it indicates that the shirt's size is too small.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de maat" literally means 'the measure' or 'the size.' It derives from the Dutch word 'maat,' which has roots in Old Dutch and Germanic languages, originally referring to a measure or standard. Did you know that "maat" is related to the English word 'mate,' which once meant a measure or a fitting partner?
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"De maat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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