Dutch · Food & Drink
de groente
vegetable
Beginnernoun
Definition
A plant or part of a plant used as food.
Example
Eet je groente op!
Eat your vegetables!
Etymology
'De groente' comes from the Middle Dutch 'groente', derived from the Old French word 'grounte', which means greens and signifies the rise in vegetable consumption as health awareness increased.
How & Where It’s Used
'De groente' is commonly used in culinary discussions, both in spoken and written formats. It is a key term in casual and formal contexts, reflecting dietary choices.