Dutch word zaal comes from Proto-Indo-European *sol-, and later Proto-Germanic *saliz (Hall; room. House; dwelling.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *sol- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | whole |
| *saliz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Hall; room. House; dwelling. |
| *sali | Frankish (frk) | |
| *sali | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| sale | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| zaal | Dutch (nld) | Room, hall. |