De machine
Example: De machine in de fabriek produceert elke dag duizenden onderdelen.
Definition
"De machine" refers to a mechanical device or apparatus designed to perform specific tasks, often powered by electricity or other energy sources. It is commonly used in factories or industrial settings to produce or process materials efficiently, as in the phrase 'De machine in de fabriek produceert elke dag duizenden onderdelen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de machine" comes from the French word 'machine,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'machina,' meaning a device or contrivance. The Latin term has Greek origins in 'mēkhanē,' referring to a trick or device. Did you know that the word originally implied cleverness or ingenuity before becoming associated with mechanical devices?
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"De machine" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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