De rekening
Example: Ik moet de rekening voor het diner betalen.
Definition
"De rekening" refers to the bill or check that itemizes the cost of goods or services, typically in a restaurant or store. For example, in the phrase 'Ik moet de rekening voor het diner betalen,' it means the amount to be paid for the dinner.
Etymology
The term "de rekening" comes from the Dutch verb 'rekenen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count.' It originally referred to the act of reckoning or counting up costs, which naturally evolved into meaning the bill or invoice. Did you know that the English word 'reckon' shares the same root?
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"De rekening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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