De terugbetaling
Example: Ik wacht op de terugbetaling van mijn ticket.
Definition
"De terugbetaling" refers to the act or process of returning money that was previously paid, typically as a refund for a product or service. It involves reimbursing someone the amount they initially spent, such as a ticket refund.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de terugbetaling" is composed of "terug," meaning 'back,' and "betaling," meaning 'payment.' It literally means 'paying back.' This construction clearly reflects the concept of returning money. Did you know that this straightforward formation mirrors similar expressions in German and English?
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"De terugbetaling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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