De voorkeur
Example: Veel mensen hebben de voorkeur voor koffie in de ochtend.
Definition
"De voorkeur" refers to a liking or preference for one thing over another, often indicating a stronger inclination or choice. For example, many people have "de voorkeur" for coffee in the morning, meaning they favor coffee more than other options.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de voorkeur" combines 'de' meaning 'the' and 'voorkeur' meaning 'preference' or 'choice'. 'Voorkeur' itself stems from the verb 'voorkeuren', meaning 'to prefer', which comes from 'voor' (before) and 'keuren' (to judge or select), literally suggesting something judged or chosen before others.
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"De voorkeur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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