De beurt
Example: Het is nu jouw beurt om te spreken tijdens de vergadering.
Definition
"De beurt" refers to the turn or opportunity for someone to do something, especially in a sequence or order. For example, in a meeting, "de beurt" indicates the moment when it is someone's time to speak or act.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de beurt" literally means "the turn". It originates from the Middle Dutch word 'buerte', meaning a change or shift. Did you know? The concept of taking turns is essential in many cultures for orderly communication and interaction.
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"De beurt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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