De reis
Example: De reis naar het strand duurt ongeveer twee uur.
Definition
"De reis" refers to the journey or trip taken from one place to another, often involving travel over some distance. It typically involves moving for pleasure, business, or exploration, such as in the phrase 'De reis naar het strand duurt ongeveer twee uur,' meaning the trip to the beach takes about two hours.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de reis" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'reise,' which in turn derives from the Old High German 'rīs,' meaning a journey or expedition. Did you know that the word shares roots with the English word 'raise,' originally meaning to set out or start a journey?
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"De reis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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