De kamersleutelkaart
Example: De kamersleutelkaart ligt op de balie van het hotel.
Definition
"De kamersleutelkaart" is a card used in hotels that serves as a key to open guest room doors, often replacing traditional metal keys. It is typically presented at the hotel reception and provides secure and convenient access to the assigned room.
Etymology
The word "de kamersleutelkaart" is Dutch, combining 'kamer' meaning room, 'sleutel' meaning key, and 'kaart' meaning card. It literally translates to 'the room key card,' reflecting its function as a card that grants access to a specific room. Did you know? The shift from metal keys to key cards began in the late 20th century to improve security and ease of use.
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"De kamersleutelkaart" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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the room key card