Het vuur
Example: Het vuur in de open haard brandt gezellig.
Definition
"Het vuur" refers to the visible flames and heat produced by burning materials, often used for warmth, cooking, or light. For example, in the phrase 'Het vuur in de open haard brandt gezellig,' it describes the cozy burning of fire in a fireplace.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het vuur" comes from the Old Dutch word 'fiur,' related to the German 'Feuer' and English 'fire.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*fūrą,' originally meaning heat or burning. Did you know? The word has ancient roots tied to one of humanity's earliest discoveries: controlled fire.
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"Het vuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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