De tekst
Example: De tekst van het boek is erg inspirerend en leerzaam.
Definition
"De tekst" refers to the written content or body of words in a book, document, or any piece of writing that conveys a message or information. It is the actual wording that forms the meaningful part of the material, such as in the phrase 'De tekst van het boek is erg inspirerend en leerzaam.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de tekst" comes from the Latin word 'textus,' meaning 'woven' or 'constructed,' which later evolved to mean 'a written work or passage.' Did you know that the Latin root reflects the idea of words woven together like threads to make a coherent piece?
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"De tekst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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