Het diploma
Example: Zij heeft haar diploma met goede cijfers behaald.
Definition
"Het diploma" refers to an official document certifying that a person has successfully completed a particular course of study or educational program, often used to demonstrate academic achievement or qualification.
Etymology
The word "het diploma" comes from the Latin word 'diploma,' meaning 'folded paper' or 'official document.' It entered Dutch through French, retaining its meaning as a certificate of accomplishment. Did you know that the original diplomas were often folded documents, which is how the term originated?
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"Het diploma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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