De oorsprong
Example: De oorsprong van deze traditie ligt in oude legendes.
Definition
"De oorsprong" refers to the beginning or the source of something, often indicating where an idea, tradition, or object first started. For example, it is used to describe the initial point or root cause from which something originates.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de oorsprong" combines "oorsprong," meaning origin or source, with the definite article "de." "Oorsprong" comes from the verb "spruiten," meaning to sprout or arise, and the prefix "oor-" related to 'from' or 'beginning.' Did you know? The idea of sprouting perfectly captures the concept of something starting or coming into being.
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"De oorsprong" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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