Dutch · Body & Health
de voet
foot
Beginnernoun
Definition
The lower extremity of the leg.
Example
Mijn voet doet pijn.
My foot hurts.
Etymology
'De voet' comes from Old Dutch 'fōt', related to Proto-West Germanic 'fōtō'. The term has been stable in meaning and form through historical development.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in everyday conversation, 'de voet' features in both formal and informal contexts, recognized in all Dutch-speaking areas.