De klant
Example: De klant koopt een nieuw boek in de winkel.
Definition
"De klant" means the customer who purchases goods or services from a store or business. For example, in the phrase 'De klant koopt een nieuw boek in de winkel,' the customer is buying a new book in the shop.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de klant" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'clant,' which itself derives from the Old French 'client.' This term originally referred to someone who is under the protection or patronage of another, evolving to mean a buyer or customer. Did you know that 'client' in English shares the same root?
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"De klant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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