De attractie



Example: De attractie in het park is erg populair bij kinderen.

Definition


"De attractie" refers to an amusement or tourist attraction, typically a place or event designed to draw visitors for entertainment or interest, such as rides, shows, or landmarks. For example, "De attractie in het park is erg populair bij kinderen" means the attraction in the park is very popular with children.

Etymology


The word "de attractie" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the French word "attraction," which itself derives from the Latin verb "attrahere," meaning 'to draw towards.' Did you know that the concept of an attraction has evolved from the idea of pulling or drawing interest to places designed specifically to entertain or fascinate visitors?

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"De attractie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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