De lente
Example: In de lente bloeien de bloemen in de tuin.
Definition
"De lente" refers to the spring season, a time of year characterized by warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and the blossoming of flowers. It is often associated with renewal and growth, as seen in the phrase: In de lente bloeien de bloemen in de tuin.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de lente" comes from the Old Dutch word 'lento,' related to the concept of lengthening, likely referring to the lengthening of days after winter. It shares roots with the English word 'lengthen,' reflecting the season's longer daylight hours.
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"De lente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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