De val
Example: Na de val van de muur was alles veranderd.
Definition
"De val" refers to the act or instance of falling or collapse, often implying a sudden or significant drop. For example, in the phrase 'Na de val van de muur was alles veranderd,' it indicates the fall of the wall, marking a major change.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de val" literally means 'the fall.' The word 'val' comes from the Old Dutch 'fal,' related to the German 'Fall,' both derived from the Proto-Germanic root *fallaną, meaning 'to fall.' Did you know? This root is also the source of the English word 'fall.'
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"De val" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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