De spier
Example: Na de training voelde ik de spier in mijn been pijn doen.
Definition
"De spier" refers to the muscle in the body that contracts to produce movement or maintain posture. In the example phrase, it highlights a specific muscle in the leg feeling pain after training, emphasizing its role in physical activity and bodily function.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de spier" originates from the Latin word 'musculus,' meaning 'little mouse,' because the movement of muscles under the skin was thought to resemble mice scurrying. Over time, this evolved into the modern Dutch term for muscle.
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"De spier" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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