De breuk
Example: De breuk in de relatie was moeilijk te herstellen voor beiden.
Definition
"De breuk" refers to a break or rupture, often describing a separation or split between people, objects, or concepts. It signifies a point where unity or connection is disrupted, such as in relationships, physical fractures, or disagreements.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de breuk" originates from the verb 'breken,' meaning to break. It is related to the Old Dutch 'brekan' and German 'brechen,' both meaning to break or fracture. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'break,' highlighting a common Germanic origin.
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"De breuk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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