De tafeltje
Example: Het tafeltje in het vliegtuig klapt gemakkelijk uit.
Definition
"De tafeltje" refers to the small table found in an airplane, typically attached to the seat in front of a passenger. It folds down easily and is used for placing items such as meals, drinks, or reading materials during a flight.
Etymology
The word "de tafeltje" in Dutch is a diminutive form of "tafel," meaning table. The suffix "-tje" indicates something small or endearing. Did you know? This diminutive form emphasizes the compact size of the table commonly found in airplanes.
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"De tafeltje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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