De bon
Example: Ik heb een bon voor korting op schoenen.
Definition
"De bon" is a Dutch noun meaning a voucher or receipt that serves as proof of purchase or entitlement to a discount, refund, or product exchange. It is commonly used in contexts like shopping to claim a discount or verify a transaction.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bon" originates from Old French 'bon,' meaning 'good' or 'voucher.' Over time, it came to denote a coupon or receipt in Dutch, reflecting its value as a 'good' token. Did you know? The word 'bon' is still used in several languages to indicate something positive or a certificate.
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"De bon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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