Luid
Example: De muziek is te luid voor mij.
Definition
"Luid" describes a sound that is very loud or intense in volume, often causing it to be easily heard from a distance or possibly uncomfortable to listen to, as in the example phrase 'De muziek is te luid voor mij,' meaning the music is too loud for me.
Etymology
The word "luid" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German word 'liut,' meaning 'people' or 'sound.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically describe the quality of sound being loud or strong. Did you know that "luid" is related to the English word 'loud,' sharing a common Germanic root?
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"Luid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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