De bouwmachines
Example: De bouwmachines werken hard op de nieuwe bouwplaats.
Definition
"De bouwmachines" refers to the construction machines or equipment used in building sites to perform various tasks such as digging, lifting, and transporting materials. These machines are essential for efficient and large-scale construction projects.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de bouwmachines" combines "bouw," meaning construction or building, and "machines," meaning machines or equipment. "Bouw" comes from the Old Dutch word for building, while "machines" derives from the Latin "machina," originally meaning a device or engine. Did you know? The word "machine" entered Dutch through French, highlighting the shared European roots of industrial vocabulary.
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"De bouwmachines" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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