De tegel
Example: De tegel in de badkamer is blauw en groot.
Definition
"De tegel" refers to a flat, usually square or rectangular piece of material such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used in construction to cover floors, walls, or other surfaces. For example, the sentence 'De tegel in de badkamer is blauw en groot' describes a large, blue tile in the bathroom.
Etymology
The word "de tegel" originates from the Dutch language. It derives from the Middle Dutch 'tegel,' which in turn comes from Old Dutch 'teghel,' related to the German word 'Ziegel,' meaning brick or tile. Did you know that the word is connected to the process of shaping and firing clay into durable building pieces?
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"De tegel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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