De pendel
Example: De pendel brengt toeristen snel van het hotel naar het centrum.
Definition
"De pendel" refers to a shuttle service that transports people quickly between two fixed points, such as hotels and city centers. It is commonly used to describe a convenient, regular transportation option for tourists or commuters.
Etymology
The term "de pendel" originates from the Dutch word "pendel," which derives from the Latin 'pendulus,' meaning 'hanging' or 'swinging.' This refers to the back-and-forth movement similar to a pendulum, reflecting the shuttle's repetitive route between two locations.
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"De pendel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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