De afstand
Example: De afstand tussen de twee steden is groot.
Definition
"De afstand" refers to the distance or space between two points or locations. It describes the measurable length separating objects, places, or people, often used to indicate how far apart something is, as in "De afstand tussen de twee steden is groot" meaning the distance between the two cities is large.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de afstand" originates from the prefix 'af-' meaning 'off' or 'away' and 'stand' meaning 'stand' or 'position.' Together, they convey the idea of a space or gap standing away between two points. Did you know that "afstand" literally translates to 'standing off'?
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"De afstand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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