De prijs
Example: De prijs van het boek is hoger dan verwacht.
Definition
"De prijs" refers to the amount of money required to purchase something, such as a product or service. It commonly indicates the cost or value assigned to an item, like in the phrase: 'De prijs van het boek is hoger dan verwacht,' meaning the price of the book is higher than expected.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de prijs" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'prise,' which came from Old French 'prise,' meaning 'a taking or seizure.' Over time, it evolved to mean the value or cost of something. Did you know? The English word 'prize' shares the same root but has shifted in meaning to include awards and rewards.
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"De prijs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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