De vertraging
Example: De vertraging van de trein was erg vervelend.
Definition
"De vertraging" refers to the delay or lateness that occurs when something, such as a train, does not arrive or happen at the expected time. It is often used to describe an inconvenient or unexpected postponement in schedules.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vertraging" comes from the verb "vertragen," meaning to delay or slow down. It combines "ver-", a prefix often indicating a change or intensification, with "tragen", meaning to carry or bear. Did you know? The root "tragen" is related to the English word "tarry," which also has connotations of delay.
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"De vertraging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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