De schending
Example: De schending van de regels leidde tot grote problemen.
Definition
"De schending" refers to the violation or breach of rules, laws, or agreements. It describes the act of breaking or disregarding established regulations, often resulting in negative consequences or conflicts, as in the phrase: The violation of the rules led to major problems.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de schending" comes from the verb "schenden," meaning to violate or desecrate. It originates from the Middle Dutch word 'schenden,' which itself traces back to the Old High German 'scendan,' meaning to harm or dishonor. Did you know? The term carries a strong sense of breaking something that should be respected or kept intact.
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"De schending" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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