De behandeling
Example: De behandeling van de ziekte duurt meestal enkele weken.
Definition
"De behandeling" refers to the process or method of caring for and managing a disease or medical condition, usually involving specific procedures or therapies aimed at curing or alleviating symptoms. For example, "De behandeling van de ziekte duurt meestal enkele weken" means the treatment of the disease usually lasts several weeks.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de behandeling" comes from the verb "behandelen," which means to treat or handle. It combines the prefix "be-" indicating an action directed at something, and "handelen," meaning to act or deal. Originally, it referred to the way something is dealt with or managed, evolving to mean medical or procedural treatment.
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"De behandeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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