De motor
Example: De motor van de auto draait soepel en snel.
Definition
"De motor" refers to the engine or motor, a machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power, typically used to drive vehicles or machinery. For example, in the phrase 'De motor van de auto draait soepel en snel,' it means the car's engine runs smoothly and quickly.
Etymology
The term "de motor" comes from the Latin word 'motor,' meaning 'mover' or 'one who moves.' It entered Dutch via French and English, reflecting the device's function of generating motion. Did you know? The word perfectly captures the essence of movement and power in machinery.
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"De motor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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