Het klimaat
Example: Het klimaat in Nederland is vaak koud en nat.
Definition
"Het klimaat" refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a specific region. It describes the typical weather conditions experienced over extended periods, such as the climate in the Netherlands, which is often cold and wet.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het klimaat" originates from the Greek word 'klima,' meaning 'region' or 'zone,' which was adopted into Latin as 'clima.' It was later incorporated into Dutch, retaining its meaning related to environmental conditions typical of a geographical area.
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"Het klimaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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