De bouwmaterialen
Example: De bouwmaterialen voor het nieuwe huis zijn al besteld.
Definition
"De bouwmaterialen" refers to the materials used in construction, such as wood, bricks, cement, and steel, which are essential for building structures. These materials are ordered or gathered to complete the construction of buildings or other architectural projects.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de bouwmaterialen" combines "bouw," meaning construction or building, and "materialen," meaning materials. "Bouw" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'bouwen,' which means to build, while "materialen" comes from the Latin 'materialis,' meaning matter or substance. Did you know? The word 'bouw' has been used in Dutch since the Middle Ages, highlighting the long history of building and craftsmanship.
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"De bouwmaterialen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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