De release
Example: De release van het nieuwe album is volgende week.
Definition
"De release" refers to the official launch or publication of a new product, especially music albums, movies, or software. It marks the moment when the item becomes available to the public, such as in the phrase 'De release van het nieuwe album is volgende week,' meaning the album's launch is next week.
Etymology
The term "de release" in Dutch is borrowed directly from the English word 'release.' It entered Dutch usage primarily through the music and entertainment industries, reflecting the global influence of English in media and technology. Did you know? Using English loanwords like "release" in Dutch has become increasingly common, even though Dutch has its own words for similar concepts.
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"De release" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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