De prijs
Example: De prijs van het boek is hoger dan verwacht.
Definition
"De prijs" refers to the amount of money required to purchase something, such as a book, service, or item. It indicates the monetary value or cost assigned to an object or service in a market or transaction context.
Etymology
The term "de prijs" comes from the Dutch language, where "prijs" means price or prize. It originates from the Middle Dutch word "prijse," influenced by the Old French "pris," meaning value or worth. Interestingly, "prijs" can also mean prize, linking the concept of value and reward.
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"De prijs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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