De weigering
Example: De weigering van het verzoek kwam als een verrassing.
Definition
"De weigering" refers to the act or instance of refusing or declining a request, offer, or proposal. It signifies a denial or rejection, as in the example phrase: 'De weigering van het verzoek kwam als een verrassing,' meaning the refusal of the request came as a surprise.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de weigering" derives from the verb 'weigeren,' which means to refuse or decline. It originates from Middle Dutch 'weigerên,' related to Old High German 'wīgern,' meaning to deny. Did you know? The root is linked to the idea of turning away or rejecting something.
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"De weigering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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