Geld overmaken
Example: Ik moet geld overmaken naar mijn vriend.
Definition
"Geld overmaken" means transferring money from one bank account to another, often to pay someone or settle a financial obligation. It involves electronically sending a specified amount of money, ensuring the funds reach the recipient’s account safely and promptly.
Etymology
The phrase "geld overmaken" comes from Dutch, where "geld" means money and "overmaken" means to transfer or remit. The verb "maken" means to make, and combined with "over" (over/across), it literally means 'to make over,' referring to moving money across accounts. Did you know? The concept of transferring money electronically became common only in the 20th century, but the phrase itself has older roots in banking terms.
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"Geld overmaken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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to transfer money