De achtergrond
Example: De achtergrond van het schilderij is heel kleurrijk.
Definition
"De achtergrond" refers to the part of a picture, scene, or situation that lies behind the main objects or subjects. It often provides context or enhances the overall composition, such as in the phrase 'The background of the painting is very colorful.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de achtergrond" combines 'achter,' meaning 'behind,' and 'grond,' meaning 'ground' or 'land.' It literally means 'the ground behind,' describing the part behind the main focus. Did you know this term visually helps distinguish what lies behind the foreground?
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"De achtergrond" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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