Het voorstel
Example: Het voorstel voor het nieuwe project is goedgekeurd.
Definition
"Het voorstel" refers to a formal suggestion or plan presented for consideration or discussion, often intended to initiate a course of action. For example, in the phrase, 'Het voorstel voor het nieuwe project is goedgekeurd,' it means the proposal for the new project has been approved.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het voorstel" comes from the verb 'voorstellen,' meaning to present or propose. It combines 'voor' (before) and 'stellen' (to place or set), literally meaning 'to put forward.' Did you know? The idea of 'placing something before others' perfectly captures the essence of making a proposal.
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"Het voorstel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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