De afdeling
Example: De afdeling marketing heeft nieuwe ideeën voor de campagne.
Definition
"De afdeling" refers to a department or division within an organization, company, or institution, responsible for specific tasks or functions. For example, the marketing department handles activities related to advertising and promotion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de afdeling" comes from the verb 'afdelen,' meaning to divide or separate. It literally means 'the division,' highlighting its role as a distinct part within a larger whole. Did you know that 'afdeling' shares roots with the English word 'field,' originally meaning a separated piece of land?
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"De afdeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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