De ontvanger
Example: De ontvanger van het pakket was erg blij.
Definition
"De ontvanger" refers to the person or entity who receives something, such as a package or message. It signifies the recipient in a transaction or communication, the one for whom an item or information is intended.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ontvanger" comes from the verb 'ontvangen,' meaning 'to receive.' It combines 'ont-' (a prefix indicating the beginning of an action) with 'vangen' (to catch or grasp). The term literally means 'the receiver,' highlighting its role as the one who catches or accepts something.
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"De ontvanger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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