De voorgerecht
Example: Het voorgerecht was heerlijk en goed gepresenteerd.
Definition
"De voorgerecht" refers to the appetizer or starter course served before the main meal, typically designed to stimulate the appetite and introduce the flavors of the meal. It is commonly enjoyed in Dutch cuisine as the first part of a multi-course dining experience.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de voorgerecht" combines "voor," meaning "before," and "gerecht," meaning "dish" or "course." Did you know that it literally translates to "the before dish," highlighting its role as the initial course served before the main dishes in a meal?
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"De voorgerecht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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