De poort
Example: De poort naar de tuin is altijd open.
Definition
"De poort" refers to the gate or entrance, often a physical structure that allows access to a garden, yard, or enclosed area. For example, in the phrase 'De poort naar de tuin is altijd open,' it signifies the gate leading to the garden that is always open.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de poort" comes from the Middle Dutch 'poort,' which originally derived from the Old French 'porte,' meaning door or gate. This traces back to the Latin 'porta,' meaning gate or entrance. Did you know? Many European languages have similar words for gate, reflecting their shared Latin roots.
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"De poort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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