De hoest
Example: De hoest verergert meestal tijdens koude winterdagen.
Definition
"De hoest" refers to the act of coughing, which is a reflex action to clear the throat or airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles. It often occurs as a symptom of respiratory conditions and can worsen during cold winter days.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de hoest" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'hoesten,' which means 'to cough.' It is related to similar words in Germanic languages, like German 'Husten.' Did you know that coughing sounds have been recognized and named for centuries as a natural bodily response to clear the airways?
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"De hoest" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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