Het materiaal
Example: Het materiaal voor de nieuwe stoel is sterk.
Definition
"Het materiaal" refers to the substance or matter from which something is made, such as fabric, wood, or metal. It is used to describe the physical components or ingredients used in creating objects, like in the phrase 'The material for the new chair is strong.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "het materiaal" originates from the Latin word 'materialis,' meaning 'matter' or 'substance.' It entered Dutch through Old French 'matériel,' initially referring to equipment or supplies, before broadening to mean the substance of which something is made.
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"Het materiaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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