De scheidingswand
Example: De scheidingswand tussen de kamers zorgt voor privacy.
Definition
"De scheidingswand" refers to a partition wall used in construction to separate spaces within a building. It provides privacy and delineates areas without bearing structural loads, often found between rooms to create distinct, functional zones.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de scheidingswand" combines "scheiding," meaning separation or division, and "wand," meaning wall. It literally translates to 'the separating wall,' reflecting its purpose of dividing spaces. Did you know that such walls have been used since ancient times to define rooms without supporting the building's structure?
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"De scheidingswand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the partition wall