De verkiezing
Example: De verkiezing van de nieuwe burgemeester was spannend.
Definition
"De verkiezing" refers to the process of choosing individuals for public office or other positions through voting. It typically involves citizens casting ballots to select representatives or leaders, as in the phrase 'De verkiezing van de nieuwe burgemeester was spannend,' meaning the election of the new mayor was exciting.
Etymology
The word "de verkiezing" comes from the Dutch verb 'verkiezen,' which means 'to choose' or 'to elect.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating a change or completion) with 'kiezen' (to choose). Did you know that the root 'kiezen' is related to the English word 'choose,' highlighting their common Germanic ancestry?
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"De verkiezing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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