De sloop
Example: De sloop van het oude huis begint volgende week.
Definition
"De sloop" refers to the process or act of demolishing or tearing down a building or structure, often to clear the site for new construction or renovation. It involves systematically dismantling parts of the old house or structure, as in the example sentence.
Etymology
The word "de sloop" comes from the Dutch verb 'slopen,' meaning to demolish or tear down. It traces back to Middle Dutch, with roots in the idea of breaking or pulling apart. Interestingly, 'sloop' in English also refers to a type of ship, but the meanings are unrelated.
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"De sloop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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