De handdoek
Example: Ik pak de handdoek om mijn handen te drogen.
Definition
"Handdoek" refers to a piece of fabric used primarily for drying hands after washing. It is commonly found in hospitality settings like restaurants and hotels where guests use it to dry their hands quickly and hygienically.
Etymology
The word "handdoek" comes from the Dutch words 'hand' meaning 'hand' and 'doek' meaning 'cloth' or 'piece of fabric.' It literally means 'hand cloth,' which makes perfect sense given its purpose. Did you know that the term has been used since the Middle Ages to describe cloths specifically designated for drying hands?
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"De handdoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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