Oud
Example: Mijn grootouders zijn oud en wijs.
Definition
"Oud" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has existed for a long time or has reached an advanced age, often implying experience or wisdom, as in the phrase 'Mijn grootouders zijn oud en wijs' (My grandparents are old and wise).
Etymology
The word "oud" comes from Old Dutch and is related to the Old English word 'eald,' both meaning 'old.' It has Germanic roots, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word '*aldaz.' Did you know that "oud" shares origins with the English word 'old,' highlighting their common linguistic ancestry?
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"Oud" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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