De golf
Example: De golf breekt prachtig tegen de rotsen aan het strand.
Definition
"De golf" refers to a wave, particularly a large body of water moving across the surface of the sea or ocean. In the example phrase, it describes the wave breaking beautifully against the rocks on the beach, emphasizing natural water movement.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de golf" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'golf', which is related to German 'Golf' and English 'gulf'. It originally referred to a hollow or a billow of water, reflecting the shape and movement of waves. Did you know that the word is related to the idea of a curve or bulge, perfectly capturing the rolling motion of waves?
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"De golf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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