De race
Example: De race om de beste tijd was spannend en uitdagend.
Definition
"De race" refers to a competition of speed where participants strive to finish first. It involves a contest, often physical, in which individuals or teams compete to achieve the best time or position, as in "De race om de beste tijd was spannend en uitdagend."
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de race" comes from the French word "race," originally meaning 'lineage' or 'breed,' but later adapted to mean a contest of speed. The term entered Dutch likely through sporting contexts, reflecting the idea of competing for speed and superiority.
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"De race" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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