De koffer
Example: Ik pak mijn koffer voor de vakantie morgen.
Definition
"De koffer" refers to a suitcase, a portable rectangular container used for packing clothes and personal items when traveling, as in the phrase 'Ik pak mijn koffer voor de vakantie morgen,' meaning preparing luggage for a trip.
Etymology
The word "de koffer" comes from the Middle Dutch term influenced by the Middle High German 'koffer,' which means a chest or box. The term originally described a sturdy container used for carrying goods, evolving into the modern meaning related to travel luggage.
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"De koffer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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