Definition
"De rekening" refers to the bill or check presented to customers at a restaurant or café, detailing the amount of money owed for food and drinks consumed during their visit.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rekening" comes from the verb 'rekenen,' which means 'to calculate.' It originally referred to an account or calculation, evolving to mean the bill given after calculating the total cost of a meal. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'reckon,' which also means to calculate or estimate.
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