Typisch
Example: Het is typisch Nederlands om fietsen in de regen te gebruiken.
Definition
"Typisch" is an adjective used to describe something that is characteristic or representative of a particular person, place, or thing. For example, in the phrase "Het is typisch Nederlands om fietsen in de regen te gebruiken," it highlights a quality commonly associated with Dutch culture.
Etymology
The Dutch word "typisch" comes from the Greek word "týpos," meaning 'impression' or 'type.' It entered Dutch through Latin and German, carrying the sense of something having distinctive or defining characteristics. Did you know? The term has been used since the 18th century to describe typical features or traits.
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"Typisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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