Het hoofdstuk
Example: In het hoofdstuk worden verschillende belangrijke thema's besproken.
Definition
"Het hoofdstuk" refers to a chapter, which is a distinct section of a book or any written work, usually numbered or titled, that groups together related content or topics. For example, in "het hoofdstuk" various important themes are discussed.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het hoofdstuk" originates from the combination of "hoofd" meaning 'head' or 'main' and "stuk" meaning 'piece' or 'part'. Together, it literally translates to 'main part,' which fittingly describes a section of a text. Did you know this reflects how chapters serve as the main divisions within books?
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"Het hoofdstuk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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