Dichtbij
Example: De supermarkt is dichtbij mijn huis.
Definition
"Dichtbij" is an adverb in Dutch used to indicate that something is near or close in distance or relationship. For example, in the phrase "De supermarkt is dichtbij mijn huis," it means the supermarket is close to the speaker's house.
Etymology
The Dutch word "dichtbij" combines "dicht," meaning 'close' or 'tight,' and "bij," meaning 'by' or 'near.' Together, they emphasize proximity. This compound formation clearly reflects the meaning of being physically or figuratively close to something.
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"Dichtbij" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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