De link



Example: Ik heb de link naar het document gestuurd via e-mail.

Definition


"De link" refers to a hyperlink, a reference or navigation element in digital content that directs users to another location or document, often used in emails or websites to provide quick access to related information.

Etymology


The term "de link" comes from the English word 'link,' which originally meant a connecting ring in a chain. It was adopted into Dutch to describe connections on the internet, reflecting how hyperlinks connect one webpage to another. Did you know that the digital 'link' concept evolved from physical chains linking things together?

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"De link" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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