De kans
Example: Ik heb de kans om naar het feest te gaan.
Definition
"De kans" refers to the opportunity or possibility of something happening or being done. It often denotes a favorable circumstance or moment that allows someone to take action, such as in the phrase "Ik heb de kans om naar het feest te gaan," meaning having the chance to go to the party.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de kans" originates from the Middle Dutch word "cans," which was borrowed from Old French "chance," meaning luck or fortune. Did you know? "Kans" is related to the English word "chance," both sharing roots that emphasize the idea of opportunity or luck.
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"De kans" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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