Het materiaal
Example: Het materiaal dat we gebruiken is van hoge kwaliteit.
Definition
"Het materiaal" refers to the substance or substances from which objects are made, especially in a technical context. It indicates the physical matter used to create or construct something, often emphasizing quality or suitability for a specific purpose.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het materiaal" originates from the Latin 'materialis,' meaning 'matter' or 'substance.' It entered Dutch via French 'matériel,' initially relating to military equipment before broadening to general use. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'material,' reflecting their common Latin ancestry.
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"Het materiaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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