Het slachtoffer
Example: Het slachtoffer kreeg hulp van de politie.
Definition
"Het slachtoffer" refers to a person who has suffered harm, injury, or loss as a result of an accident, crime, or other unfortunate event. For example, in the phrase 'Het slachtoffer kreeg hulp van de politie,' it means the person receiving help due to being affected by an incident.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het slachtoffer" comes from the word "slachtoffer," which historically meant 'sacrifice' or 'victim.' It originates from Middle Dutch, with roots linked to the idea of someone who suffers or is subjected to harm. Did you know that the term originally had a more ritualistic connotation, referring to sacrificial victims?
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"Het slachtoffer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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