Het hoofdgerecht
Example: Het hoofdgerecht was erg lekker en goed gekruid.
Definition
"Het hoofdgerecht" refers to the main course of a meal, typically the most substantial and central dish served after appetizers and before dessert. It often includes a protein such as meat, fish, or a vegetarian alternative and is usually well-seasoned and filling.
Etymology
The term "het hoofdgerecht" comes from Dutch, where "hoofd" means 'main' or 'head,' and "gerecht" means 'dish' or 'course.' Together, they literally translate to 'the main dish,' highlighting its role as the central part of a meal.
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"Het hoofdgerecht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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