Het gebruik
Example: Het gebruik van smartphones is tegenwoordig heel gewoon.
Definition
"Het gebruik" refers to the act or practice of using something, often regularly or habitually. It denotes how something is employed or applied in everyday situations, such as the use of smartphones, which has become very common nowadays.
Etymology
The phrase "het gebruik" comes from Dutch, where "gebruik" means 'use' or 'usage.' It originates from Middle Dutch, related to the verb 'gebruiken,' meaning 'to use.' Did you know? The word is related to the German 'Gebrauch,' sharing the same roots in the concept of practical application.
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"Het gebruik" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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