De proef
Example: De proef in het laboratorium duurde twee uur.
Definition
"De proef" refers to a scientific test or experiment conducted to observe and analyze results in a controlled environment. For example, "de proef in het laboratorium duurde twee uur" means the experiment in the laboratory lasted two hours.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de proef" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'proeve,' which means a trial or test. It is related to the Old French 'prove,' derived from Latin 'probare,' meaning to test or prove. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'prove,' highlighting their common ancestry.
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"De proef" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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