De ruimte
Example: De ruimte tussen de sterren is enorm en fascinerend.
Definition
"De ruimte" refers to the vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond the Earth, including the area between stars and planets. It encompasses everything in the universe outside our atmosphere, often described as the cosmos or outer space, which is mostly empty but full of wonders.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de ruimte" literally means 'the space.' It comes from the Latin word 'rupta,' meaning 'broken' or 'opened,' evolving into 'spatium' in Latin, which means 'room' or 'space.' Did you know? The word 'ruimte' is used both for physical space and abstract concepts of room or opportunity.
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"De ruimte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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