De klas
Example: De klas bespreekt vandaag een belangrijk project voor geschiedenis.
Definition
"De klas" refers to a group of students who are taught together in a school setting. It can also mean the physical room where these students gather for lessons. For example, "De klas bespreekt vandaag een belangrijk project voor geschiedenis" means the class is discussing an important history project today.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de klas" comes from the Latin word "classis," which originally meant a group or division. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically denote a group of students taught together. Did you know? The English word "class" shares the same Latin root, highlighting the close linguistic connection.
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"De klas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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