Het bed
Example: Het bed in het hotel is heel comfortabel en groot.
Definition
"Het bed" refers to the piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting, typically found in hotels, homes, and other accommodations. It usually consists of a frame and mattress, providing comfort and support, as in the phrase, 'Het bed in het hotel is very comfortable and large.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het bed" originates from the Old High German word 'bêt,' meaning a place to sleep. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically denote the sleeping furniture we recognize today. Did you know that 'bed' in many Germanic languages shares this common root?
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"Het bed" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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