Dutch · Home & Living
de tafel
table
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
Example
Het eten staat op de tafel.
The food is on the table.
Etymology
'Tafel' comes from the Middle Dutch 'tafel', which is related to the Latin 'tabula', meaning 'board' or 'table'. This reflects the item’s importance in both dining and social settings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tafel' is used in both informal and formal contexts, often in references to dining or work settings, and appears both in spoken language and writing.
Literary Heritage
The concept of 'tafel' represents community and togetherness in various cultural sayings and literature—