De vloer
Example: De vloer in de woonkamer is gemaakt van hout.
Definition
"De vloer" refers to the surface of a room on which one walks, often made from materials like wood, tile, or concrete. It serves as the base layer of a building’s interior, supporting furniture and foot traffic, such as in the sentence: 'De vloer in de woonkamer is gemaakt van hout.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vloer" originates from Old Dutch 'vloer,' which is related to the German 'der Flur.' It historically referred to the flat surface inside a building or a floor area. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'floor,' all stemming from Proto-Germanic terms meaning 'flat surface' or 'ground.'
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"De vloer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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