De postzegel
Example: Ik heb een mooie postzegel voor mijn verzameling.
Definition
"De postzegel" is a small adhesive label used for postage on mail, indicating that the sender has paid the required fee for delivery. It is often collected as a hobby, and can feature various designs and themes.
Etymology
The word "de postzegel" comes from Dutch, where 'post' means mail or postal service, and 'zegel' means seal or stamp. The term literally translates to 'the mail seal,' reflecting its function as a mark of payment for sending letters. Did you know? The use of postage stamps began in the 19th century to simplify mail payment.
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"De postzegel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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