De wolkenkrabber
Example: De wolkenkrabber in de stad is het hoogste gebouw hier.
Definition
"De wolkenkrabber" refers to a very tall building, usually found in cities, that appears to reach the clouds due to its extreme height. These skyscrapers are often used for offices, apartments, or commercial purposes and dominate the skyline.
Etymology
The word "de wolkenkrabber" comes from the Dutch words 'wolken' meaning clouds and 'krabber' meaning scraper. It literally translates to 'cloud scraper,' a vivid way to describe buildings so tall they seem to scrape the sky. This term is a direct translation of the English word 'skyscraper.'
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"De wolkenkrabber" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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