De tafelkleed
Example: Ik heb een mooi tafelkleed voor de eettafel gekocht.
Definition
"Tafelkleed" refers to a piece of fabric or material used to cover a table, primarily to protect it and enhance its appearance during meals or other activities. It is commonly placed on dining tables to add decoration or prevent damage from spills and scratches.
Etymology
The word "tafelkleed" originates from Dutch, combining "tafel" meaning 'table' and "kleed" meaning 'cloth' or 'covering'. It literally translates to 'table cloth' in English, highlighting its function as a cloth placed on a table. Did you know that such coverings have been used for centuries to both protect furniture and express style?
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"De tafelkleed" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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