Het kanaal
Example: We besloten om het kanaal te verkennen met een boot.
Definition
"Het kanaal" refers to a man-made or natural waterway used for navigation, irrigation, or drainage. It is a passage for boats, connecting larger bodies of water or facilitating transportation and water management, as in the example: We decided to explore "het kanaal" by boat.
Etymology
The term "het kanaal" originates from the Latin word 'canalis', meaning a pipe or groove for water. It entered Dutch through Old French, reflecting the historical importance of waterways in trade and transport. Did you know? The word 'canal' in English shares the same root, highlighting their common maritime heritage.
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"Het kanaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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