Glad
Example: De vloer is glad na de regen.
Definition
"Glad" describes a surface that is smooth and slippery, often causing difficulty in walking or standing, as in the example phrase "De vloer is glad na de regen," meaning the floor is slippery after the rain.
Etymology
The Dutch word "glad" originates from Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to smoothness and slipperiness. It shares origins with the English word "glad," but in Dutch, it specifically refers to surfaces that cause slipping rather than expressing happiness.
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"Glad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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