De terugkeer
Example: De terugkeer van de reizigers was een groot feest.
Definition
"De terugkeer" refers to the act or event of returning to a place after being away. It describes the process of coming back, often implying a homecoming or arrival following a journey, as in the example phrase where travelers return and their arrival is celebrated.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de terugkeer" combines "terug," meaning 'back,' and "keer," meaning 'turn' or 'time.' Together, they literally mean 'the back-turn' or 'return.' Did you know? This formation reflects a common way in Dutch to express the concept of returning by combining directional and action words.
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"De terugkeer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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