Dun
Example: De dunne lijn tussen de twee kleuren is mooi.
Definition
"Dun" is a Dutch adjective meaning thin or slender, often used to describe objects or lines with small width or thickness, such as in the phrase 'De dunne lijn tussen de twee kleuren is mooi,' which means the thin line between the two colors is beautiful.
Etymology
The Dutch word "dun" originates from the Old Dutch word 'dunnu,' which is related to the Old English 'þunn' and Old High German 'dunn,' all meaning thin. Did you know that these words trace back to the Proto-Germanic root '*dunnuz,' indicating something fine or sparse?
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"Dun" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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