De gast
Example: De gast geniet van het lekkere eten op het feest.
Definition
"De gast" refers to the guest, a person who is invited or welcomed to attend an event or visit a place, often enjoying hospitality such as food or entertainment. For example, in the phrase 'De gast geniet van het lekkere eten op het feest,' it means the guest enjoys the delicious food at the party.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de gast" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'gaste,' which in turn comes from the Old High German 'gast,' meaning stranger or guest. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'guest,' both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic '*gastiz,' reflecting a common cultural importance of hospitality.
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"De gast" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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