De gang
Example: De gang in het huis is mooi en goed verlicht.
Definition
"De gang" refers to a hallway or corridor within a building, typically serving as a passage connecting rooms or different areas. For example, in the phrase 'De gang in het huis is mooi en goed verlicht,' it describes the well-lit hallway inside the house.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de gang" originates from the verb 'gaan,' meaning 'to go' or 'to walk.' It evolved to denote a way or passage one goes through, eventually becoming the noun for a corridor or hallway. Did you know? This root is related to the English word 'gang,' which originally meant a group that moves together.
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"De gang" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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