De hoogte
Example: De hoogte van de bergen is indrukwekkend tijdens de zomer.
Definition
"De hoogte" refers to the height or elevation of an object or place, especially in relation to sea level or the ground. It is commonly used to describe the vertical measurement of mountains, buildings, or any elevated structures.
Etymology
The phrase "de hoogte" comes from Dutch, where "hoogte" means height, derived from "hoog," meaning high. The definite article "de" means "the." Did you know? The concept of measuring height has been crucial throughout history for navigation, architecture, and geography.
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"De hoogte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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