De periode
Example: Tijdens deze periode heb ik veel geleerd over geschiedenis.
Definition
"De periode" refers to a specific length of time during which certain events or conditions occur. It is often used to describe a distinct phase or interval in history, life, or any ongoing process, such as "During this period, I learned a lot about history."
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de periode" originates from the Greek word "periodos," meaning a 'way around' or 'cycle.' It entered Latin as "periodus" and later Old French as "periode," before being adopted into Dutch. Did you know that the original Greek concept implied a cycle or full circle, reflecting the idea of a repeating or distinct time span?
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"De periode" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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