Het geld
Example: Ik heb het geld nodig om iets te kopen.
Definition
"Het geld" refers to money, which is a medium of exchange used to facilitate transactions for goods and services. It is essential for purchasing items, paying debts, and saving for future use in everyday life.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het geld" originates from Middle Dutch 'gelt,' which comes from Old High German 'gelt' meaning 'payment' or 'tribute.' Did you know that the word is related to the English word 'yield,' reflecting something given or paid?
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"Het geld" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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