Dutch · Home & Living
de deur
door
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hinged barrier used to open or close an entrance.
Example
Sluit de deur, alsjeblieft.
Please close the door.
Etymology
'Deur' comes from the Old Dutch 'dur', which relates to entryways. The term has roots in Proto-Germanic, highlighting the concept of passage and entry.
How & Where It’s Used
'Deur' is frequently used in everyday language, both formally and informally, in discussions about homes, architecture, and security.
Literary Heritage
The door often symbolizes opportunity and transition in literary works and cultural sayings—