Dicht
Example: De deur was dicht, waardoor we niet naar binnen konden.
Definition
"Dicht" is an adjective used to describe something that is closed or sealed, preventing passage or entry. For example, when a door is "dicht," it means it is shut, so you cannot go inside.
Etymology
The Dutch word "dicht" comes from Old Dutch and is related to the German word "dicht," both meaning dense or closed. Originally, it described something packed together tightly, which evolved to mean closed or sealed. Did you know that "dicht" shares roots with the English word "thick," highlighting its meaning of closeness or density?
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"Dicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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