Dutch · Places & Geography
de brug
bridge
Beginnernoun
Definition
A structure built to span a gap or water.
Example
Amsterdam heeft veel bruggen.
Amsterdam has many bridges.
Etymology
'De brug' comes from the Old Dutch 'brucga', which has cognates in various Germanic languages, originally denoting a structure for crossing water.
How & Where It’s Used
'De brug' is used in everyday conversation and formal contexts (urban planning, architecture). It's recognized throughout the Dutch-speaking regions.