Het bouwmateriaal
Example: Het bouwmateriaal voor het nieuwe huis is van hoge kwaliteit.
Definition
"Het bouwmateriaal" refers to the materials used in construction to build structures such as houses, buildings, or other infrastructure. It encompasses items like wood, bricks, concrete, and steel that are essential for creating a stable and functional construction.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het bouwmateriaal" combines "bouw," meaning construction or building, and "materiaal," meaning material. The word "bouw" comes from Old Dutch "bouwen," related to building or dwelling. "Materiaal" originates from Latin "materialis," meaning matter or substance. Together, they form a straightforward term for construction materials.
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"Het bouwmateriaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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