De schrijver
Example: De schrijver vertelde een spannend verhaal over avontuur.
Definition
"De schrijver" refers to a writer or author, a person who creates and composes literary works such as stories, novels, or articles. In the example phrase, "De schrijver vertelde een spannend verhaal over avontuur," it means the writer told an exciting story about adventure.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de schrijver" comes from the verb "schrijven," meaning to write. It originates from the Old Dutch word "scrīban," which is related to the Latin "scribere," meaning to write. Did you know? The concept of a "schrijver" has been essential throughout history as the person who records ideas, stories, and knowledge.
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"De schrijver" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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