De zone
Example: We moeten de zone rond het park schoonhouden voor iedereen.
Definition
"De zone" refers to a specific area or region, often defined by particular boundaries or characteristics. In the example phrase, it means the area around the park that needs to be kept clean for everyone. It emphasizes a distinct spatial or functional division.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de zone" comes from the Latin word 'zona,' meaning 'belt' or 'girdle,' which evolved to mean an area or region. Did you know? The concept of a 'zone' originally referred to a belt-like area on the Earth's surface, such as climatic zones.
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"De zone" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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