arena
The Dutch word for arena is arena.
The word refers to the building that houses an arena area.
Meaning: the building housing such an area (noun)
Did you know?
- The Latin origin of arena refers to the sand used to cover the floor of an amphitheatre to soak up blood, a detail that is rarely considered by modern Dutch users of the word.
- Dutch often uses arena in a figurative sense to describe a political or social 'battleground' where opposing ideas clash.
- Unlike English, where 'arena' can describe any open space, in Dutch, arena almost always implies a physical structure with seating.
Examples in context
- Het concert wordt gehouden in de arena.The concert is taking place in the arena.
- De wedstrijd vindt plaats in het stadion.The match is taking place in the stadium.
- Laten we naar het stadion gaan om de wedstrijd te zien.Let's go to the stadium to watch the match.
- De arena is erg groot.The arena is very large.
- We ontmoeten elkaar voor de arena.We meet each other in front of the arena.
- De concerten vinden plaats in deze arena.The concerts take place in this arena.
Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are planning to go to a concert.
- LucasGaan we naar de arena voor het concert?Are we going to the arena for the concert?
- LisaJa, ik heb de tickets al gekocht.Yes, I have already bought the tickets.
- LucasIs de arena dicht bij het station?Is the arena close to the station?
- LisaJa, het is op loopafstand.Yes, it is within walking distance.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
