small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
Used in a Sentence
stoep
How to use stoep in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for stoep.
Editorial note
‘Geen poep op de stoep’ applies to both meanings as well.
Examples4
Definitions1
Parts of speech1
Quick take
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for stoep.
noun
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
See also: stoop
Example sentences
‘Geen poep op de stoep’ applies to both meanings as well.
The Van Dale dictionary seems to list another meaning of ‘stoep’ as steps to a house. Have I understood correctly?
While “op de stoep staan” is a very common expression nobody knows it’s actually about those stairs in front of a house.
In current Dutch, the word 'stoep' means side walk, and has nothing to do with these kind of stairs. I'm the Dutch golden age, in which the inner city of Amsterdam got it's channels, they did add these stoops to the big mansions for exactly the same reason.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use stoep in a sentence?
‘Geen poep op de stoep’ applies to both meanings as well.
What does stoep mean?
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
What part of speech is stoep?
stoep is commonly used as noun.