De verklaring
Example: De verklaring van de directeur was duidelijk en informatief.
Definition
"De verklaring" refers to a clear and detailed statement or explanation given to clarify a situation or provide information. It is often used to describe an official or formal account, as in 'De verklaring van de directeur was duidelijk en informatief,' meaning the director's explanation was clear and informative.
Etymology
The word "de verklaring" comes from the Dutch verb 'verklaren,' meaning to explain or declare. It traces back to the Latin 'clarificare,' which means to make clear. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'clarify,' both sharing the idea of making something understandable.
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"De verklaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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