Het effect
Example: Het effect van de zon is goed voor de planten.
Definition
"Het effect" refers to the result or outcome produced by a particular cause or action. It describes the impact or influence something has, such as in the phrase 'Het effect van de zon is goed voor de planten,' meaning the sun's effect benefits the plants.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het effect" comes from the Latin word 'effectus,' meaning 'accomplishment' or 'execution.' It entered Dutch through French influence, where 'effet' also means 'effect.' Did you know that the word 'effect' is related to the verb 'to effect,' which means to bring about a result?
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"Het effect" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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