De klas
Example: De klas luistert aandachtig naar de leraar.
Definition
"De klas" refers to a group of students who are taught together in a school or educational setting. It often signifies the physical room where teaching takes place or the collective body of learners listening attentively to their teacher.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de klas" originates from the Latin word 'classis,' which initially meant a group or division. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to refer specifically to a group of students taught together. Did you know that 'classis' also gave rise to the English word 'class,' linking the idea of grouping in both languages?
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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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