De ruimte
Example: De ruimte is vol met interessante technologieën en ontdekkingen.
Definition
"De ruimte" refers to outer space, the vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies exist. It is the area explored by technology and scientific discovery, often associated with astronomy and space missions.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de ruimte" literally means 'the space.' "Ruimte" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'ruimten,' meaning 'room' or 'space,' which is derived from the Old High German 'rūm' meaning 'roomy' or 'spacious.' This term evolved to describe the cosmic expanse beyond Earth, expanding from its original meaning of physical room or area.
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"De ruimte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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