De bijlage
Example: Ik heb de bijlage van de e-mail bekeken.
Definition
"De bijlage" refers to an attachment or an appendix, often used in the context of emails or documents, indicating a file or additional material that is included alongside the main content. For example, in the sentence 'Ik heb de bijlage van de e-mail bekeken,' it means the attached file in the email.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bijlage" comes from the verb 'bijlagen,' which means to attach or enclose. The prefix 'bij-' means 'by' or 'near,' and 'lage' relates to placing or laying something. Did you know? The concept evolved to describe additional material added to a primary document, much like an accessory.
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"De bijlage" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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