De tak
Example: De takken van de boom bewegen in de wind.
Definition
"De tak" in Dutch means 'the branch' in English, referring to a woody limb growing from the trunk or a main stem of a tree. It is commonly used to describe parts of trees that extend outward and support leaves, flowers, or fruit.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de tak" comes from the Old Dutch word 'takka,' which has Germanic origins. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as German 'Ast' and English 'twig.' Did you know that "tak" has been used for centuries to describe tree branches, highlighting its long-standing role in describing nature?
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"De tak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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