Dutch · Shopping & Money
de winkel
shop
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building where goods are sold.
Example
Ik ga naar de winkel.
I am going to the shop.
Etymology
'De winkel' is related to the Middle Dutch 'winckel', which meant a corner or a small shop. It demonstrates the evolution of commercial language in Dutch culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'De winkel' is commonly used in everyday conversation, representing various types of retail establishments, and has a universal understanding in Dutch-speaking areas.