Het element
Example: Water is een belangrijk element voor het leven.
Definition
"Het element" refers to a fundamental or essential part of something, often used to describe a basic component or aspect that contributes to a larger whole. For example, water is an important "element" for life, highlighting its essential role.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het element" originates from the Latin word 'elementum,' meaning a basic principle or rudiment. Did you know? The word 'element' has been used historically to describe basic substances in nature, like fire, water, air, and earth, which were once considered the building blocks of the world.
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"Het element" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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