De olie
Example: De olie wordt gebruikt om auto's te laten rijden.
Definition
"De olie" refers to oil, a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or other sources, commonly used as fuel or lubricant in engines, such as in cars to enable their operation and movement.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de olie" comes from the Latin word 'oleum,' which means oil. Did you know that the Latin term itself traces back to the Greek 'elaion,' originally referring to olive oil? Over time, 'de olie' expanded to include various types of oils, especially petroleum-based fuels.
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"De olie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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