De afdeling
Example: De afdeling voor boeken is heel groot.
Definition
"De afdeling" refers to a section or department within a larger organization or space, such as a store or institution. It designates a specific area dedicated to a particular category, like the book department in a store, helping organize items or services efficiently.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de afdeling" originates from the verb 'afdelen,' meaning to divide or separate. It combines 'af,' meaning off or away, and 'delen,' meaning to share or divide. Did you know? The concept reflects how spaces or responsibilities are divided into manageable parts.
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"De afdeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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