De toelating
Example: De toelating tot de universiteit is dit jaar veranderd.
Definition
"De toelating" refers to the process or act of granting entry or permission, often used in the context of access to institutions such as universities. For example, it denotes the admission procedure or acceptance criteria for entering a university.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de toelating" comes from the verb "toelaten," which means 'to allow' or 'to permit.' It combines "toe-" (towards) and "laten" (to let), effectively meaning 'to let towards' or 'to admit.' Did you know? This construction highlights the idea of allowing someone to move forward or enter a place.
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"De toelating" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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