De nederlaag
Example: De nederlaag van het leger was heel verdrietig voor iedereen.
Definition
"De nederlaag" refers to the defeat or loss experienced by an army, team, or individual in a conflict or competition. It signifies the failure to achieve victory, often resulting in disappointment or sadness, as in the phrase, 'De nederlaag van het leger was heel verdrietig voor iedereen.'
Etymology
The word "de nederlaag" comes from Dutch, combining 'neder,' meaning 'down' or 'low,' and 'laag,' meaning 'low' or 'layer.' It figuratively refers to being brought down or falling short in battle or competition. Did you know it literally suggests being 'laid low' after a loss?
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"De nederlaag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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