De bouwplaats
Example: De bouwplaats is druk met mannen en machines vandaag.
Definition
"De bouwplaats" refers to the construction site where building activities take place, involving workers, machinery, and materials. It is the designated area for constructing structures such as houses, bridges, or roads, often bustling with activity and organized work.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bouwplaats" combines "bouw," meaning construction or building, and "plaats," meaning place or site. Together, they literally mean 'the building place.' Did you know? The term reflects the practical aspect of where physical construction happens.
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"De bouwplaats" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the construction site