De breedte
Example: De breedte van de rivier is indrukwekkend en mooi.
Definition
"De breedte" refers to the width or extent of something from side to side. It describes the measurement or dimension of an object or space across its widest points, such as in the phrase 'De breedte van de rivier is indrukwekkend en mooi,' meaning the impressive and beautiful width of the river.
Etymology
The word "de breedte" originates from the Dutch adjective "breed," meaning broad or wide, combined with the suffix "-te," which forms a noun indicating an abstract quality or state. Did you know? The root "breed" traces back to the Proto-Germanic *braiduz, also related to the English word "broad."
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"De breedte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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