De kassa
Example: Ik betaal bij de kassa na het winkelen.
Definition
"De kassa" refers to the checkout counter or cash register in a store where customers pay for their purchases. It is the place in a shop where transactions are completed and payments are processed.
Etymology
The term "de kassa" comes from the Dutch word 'kassa,' which itself derives from the Italian 'cassa,' meaning 'box' or 'case.' This Italian word traces back to the Latin 'capsa,' meaning 'box.' Did you know that the word 'kassa' originally referred to a physical box where money was kept, which evolved into the modern meaning related to cash registers?
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"De kassa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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