De teller
Example: De teller van de auto geeft de snelheid nauwkeurig aan.
Definition
"De teller" refers to the counter or meter that measures and displays quantities such as speed, distance, or time, commonly found in devices like cars. For example, in the phrase 'De teller van de auto geeft de snelheid nauwkeurig aan,' it means the car's speedometer accurately shows the speed.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de teller" originates from the verb 'tellen,' meaning 'to count.' It is related to the English word 'tally,' both deriving from a Germanic root. Did you know? The term reflects its function as a device that counts or measures quantities.
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"De teller" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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