De grens
Example: We moeten de grens over om naar België te gaan.
Definition
"De grens" refers to the boundary or border between two geographical areas or countries. It marks the dividing line that separates one territory from another, often used in contexts involving travel or legal jurisdiction, such as crossing from one nation to another.
Etymology
The term "de grens" comes from the Dutch language, where "grens" means border or boundary. It is believed to derive from the Germanic root related to limiting or enclosing areas. Did you know? The concept of a "grens" has been crucial historically for defining territories and controlling movement between regions.
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"De grens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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