de boom
English meaning: Tree
Definition
A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches.
Example
“De boom in de tuin is heel oud.”
In English: “The tree in the garden is very old.”
Another example: “In de tuin staat een oude boom vol appels.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Means 'tree'; neutral everyday noun. Also appears in idioms like 'hoge bomen vangen veel wind' (tall trees catch much wind, i.e. prominent people attract criticism).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'De boom' derives from the Old Dutch 'bōm', which connects to the Proto-Germanic '*bōmaz', signifying the importance of trees in nature and livelihood.
Common Collocations
- een hoge boom
- onder de boom
- in de boom klimmen
- de boom verliest zijn bladeren
- een dikke boom
Word Forms
plural: bomen; diminutive: boompje
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Literary Heritage
“In het land der blinden is eenoog koning.”
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
“Ondanks alles geloof ik dat de mensen in de grond van hun hart toch goed zijn.”
“Despite everything, I believe that people are still good at heart.”
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