Druk
Example: Het is vandaag erg druk in de stad.
Definition
"Druk" describes a situation characterized by a high level of activity, noise, or crowding, often indicating that many people or things are present and moving around. For example, "It is very druk in the city today" suggests a bustling, busy environment.
Etymology
The Dutch word "druk" originates from the Middle Dutch word of the same spelling, which meant 'pressed' or 'compressed.' Over time, it evolved to describe crowded or busy conditions, reflecting the idea of people or objects being 'pressed together.' Did you know that its meaning relates closely to physical pressure and has expanded metaphorically to social situations?
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"Druk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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