"De klant" refers to a customer or client in the context of hospitality, such as a restaurant or cafe, who purchases goods or services. This term specifically denotes the person receiving service or products in a commercial setting.
Translations
the customer
el cliente
el client
le client
der Kunde
il cliente
o cliente
Etymology
The Dutch word "de klant" comes from Middle Dutch 'clant,' related to the Old French 'client,' which in turn originates from the Latin 'cliens,' meaning 'follower' or 'dependent.' Did you know that originally, it referred to someone under the protection of a patron, evolving into the modern meaning of 'customer'?
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the customer