De grens
Example: De grens tussen de twee landen is vaak onduidelijk.
Definition
"De grens" refers to the boundary or dividing line between two countries, regions, or areas. It marks the limit where one territory ends and another begins, often defining political or geographical separation.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de grens" comes from the Middle Dutch term 'grensse,' meaning border or boundary. This word is related to the German 'Grenze' and ultimately traces back to the Old High German 'grenza,' reflecting the shared roots of Germanic languages. Did you know? Borders have been critical throughout history for defining territories and maintaining order.
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"De grens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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