De temperatuur
Example: De temperatuur vandaag is veel hoger dan gisteren.
Definition
"De temperatuur" refers to the measure of how hot or cold something is, typically expressed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. It is commonly used to describe the warmth or coldness of the air, as in weather conditions, such as in the phrase: 'De temperatuur vandaag is veel hoger dan gisteren.'
Etymology
The word "de temperatuur" comes from the French 'température,' which itself derives from the Latin 'temperatura.' This Latin root relates to the idea of mixing or moderation, originally referring to a balanced state or proper proportion, which evolved to indicate the degree of heat or cold. Did you know that the concept of temperature was important in ancient medicine, where 'temperatura' meant the balance of bodily humors?
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"De temperatuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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