De keycard
Example: Je hebt een keycard nodig om de deur te openen.
Definition
"De keycard" is a card, often electronic, used to grant access to secure areas or doors. It functions as a security device that must be authorized or swiped to open locks, commonly used in hotels, offices, or restricted buildings.
Etymology
The term "de keycard" combines the Dutch article 'de' with the English word 'keycard,' which merges 'key'—originally from Old English 'cæg,' meaning a device to open locks—and 'card,' referring to a flat piece of plastic or paper. This blend highlights the international influence on security terminology.
Learn to use this word actively
"De keycard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the keycard