De bezienswaardigheid
Example: De toren is een bekende bezienswaardigheid in de stad.
Definition
"De bezienswaardigheid" refers to a notable or interesting place or object that attracts tourists or visitors, such as historical buildings, monuments, or natural wonders. It is commonly used to describe attractions worth seeing in a city or region.
Etymology
The word "de bezienswaardigheid" comes from Dutch, combining 'bezien' (to see) and 'waardigheid' (worthiness or value). Essentially, it means something 'worthy of being seen.' Did you know that it literally translates to 'the sight-worthiness'?
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"De bezienswaardigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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