Het klimaat
Example: Het klimaat verandert door de opwarming van de aarde.
Definition
"Het klimaat" refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and other atmospheric conditions in a particular region. It describes how the weather typically behaves over extended periods, influencing ecosystems and human activities.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het klimaat" comes from the Greek word 'klima,' meaning 'region' or 'inclination,' originally referring to the slope of the Earth related to the sun's position. This term evolved to describe atmospheric conditions typical of a region.
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"Het klimaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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