Dutch · Home & Living
de keuken
kitchen
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room where food is prepared and cooked.
Example
De keuken ruikt naar eten.
The kitchen smells like food.
Etymology
'Keuken' stems from the Middle Dutch 'cucina', which aligns with the Latin 'cina' referring to a place for cooking. The word has evolved but retained its central meaning related to food preparation spaces.
How & Where It’s Used
'Keuken' is used in everyday conversation about home and cooking, appearing in both spoken and written Dutch across all social contexts.
Literary Heritage
The kitchen is a common theme in cooking literature and is often depicted in stories about family and home life—