De drama
Example: Het drama dat zich op het podium afspeelde, was indrukwekkend.
Definition
"Drama" refers to a form of storytelling that is performed on stage or screen, characterized by emotional and conflict-driven narratives. It involves actors portraying characters to convey a story that engages the audience through tension, emotion, and action.
Etymology
The word "drama" comes from the Greek word 'drama,' meaning 'action' or 'deed.' It was adopted into Latin and later into various European languages, including Dutch, to describe theatrical performances. Did you know that 'drama' originally referred simply to any act or performance, not just tragic ones?
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"De drama" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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