De richting
Example: Kun je me vertellen welke richting we moeten nemen?
Definition
"De richting" refers to the course or path along which someone or something moves or is aimed. It indicates the orientation or way to follow, such as in the question, 'Can you tell me which direction we should take?'.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de richting" comes from the Old Dutch word 'richting,' which means 'guidance' or 'course.' It is related to the verb 'richten,' meaning 'to direct or aim.' Did you know that the word shares roots with the English word 'right,' originally meaning 'straight' or 'correct path'?
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"De richting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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