Duur
Example: Deze jurk is te duur voor mij.
Definition
"Duur" is an adjective in Dutch used to describe something that costs a lot of money or requires a significant amount of resources. For example, in the phrase "Deze jurk is te duur voor mij," it means the dress is too expensive for the speaker.
Etymology
The Dutch word "duur" comes from the Middle Dutch term of the same spelling, which originally meant 'lasting' or 'enduring.' Over time, its meaning shifted to relate to the value or cost of something, reflecting how long or much it takes to obtain or maintain. Interestingly, the connection between duration and cost is still apparent in the word's history.
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"Duur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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