Economisch
Example: De economische situatie in ons land verbetert langzaam.
Definition
"Economisch" describes something related to the economy or finances, especially in terms of efficiency, production, or management of resources. For example, in the phrase 'De economische situatie in ons land verbetert langzaam,' it refers to the state of the country's economy improving slowly.
Etymology
The word "economisch" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Greek word 'oikonomikos,' which relates to household management. Over time, it evolved through Latin 'oeconomicus' to mean matters concerning the economy in general. Did you know? The root 'oikos' means house, and 'nomos' means law or management, reflecting the original sense of managing household affairs.
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"Economisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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