De oceaan
Example: De oceaan is groot en vol met veel vissen.
Definition
"De oceaan" refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers a large portion of the Earth's surface, separating continents and home to diverse marine life. It plays a crucial role in climate regulation and supports many ecosystems.
Etymology
The term "de oceaan" comes from the Dutch language, where "oceaan" is derived from the Latin word 'oceanus,' which in turn originates from the Greek 'ōkeanós,' meaning a great river or sea surrounding the world. Did you know that ancient Greeks imagined the ocean as a massive river encircling the Earth?
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"De oceaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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