Het dessert
Example: Na het diner aten we een heerlijk dessert.
Definition
"Het dessert" refers to the sweet course typically served at the end of a meal, often involving items like cakes, puddings, or fruits. It is the final dish enjoyed after the main course, as in the example phrase: 'Na het diner aten we een heerlijk dessert.'
Etymology
The word "het dessert" comes from the French word 'dessert,' which means 'to clear away' or 'to serve last.' It originally referred to the final course after the main meal, highlighting its role in concluding dining. Did you know? The concept of dessert evolved in France and spread across Europe, bringing sweetness to the end of meals.
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"Het dessert" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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