De map
Example: De map ligt op de tafel in de kamer.
Definition
"De map" refers to a folder or binder used to organize and store papers or documents, typically flat and rectangular. It is commonly used in offices, schools, or homes to keep important sheets together, such as in the example phrase: 'De map ligt op de tafel in de kamer.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de map" originates from the Middle Dutch term related to a container or holder. It is related to the idea of gathering or wrapping items together, much like how a folder contains papers. Did you know that while 'map' in English usually refers to a geographical chart, in Dutch it primarily means a physical folder for documents?
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"De map" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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