Het platform
Example: Het platform is een goede plek om te wachten.
Definition
"Het platform" refers to a raised area alongside a railway track where passengers wait to board or leave trains. It is a designated space designed to provide safe and easy access to trains at a station, often equipped with seating, signage, and shelter.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het platform" comes from the French word 'plate-forme,' meaning a flat surface or stage. It entered Dutch likely through English or French influences, reflecting the idea of a flat, level area where people can stand or gather, especially at railway stations.
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"Het platform" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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