De overlast
Example: De overlast van het verkeer is echt vervelend voor ons.
Definition
"De overlast" refers to the nuisance or disturbance caused by something, often related to noise, inconvenience, or disruption. For example, it can describe the trouble caused by heavy traffic or other bothersome activities affecting daily life.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overlast" comes from the combination of 'over,' meaning 'over' or 'excess,' and 'last,' meaning 'burden' or 'load.' Together, they convey the idea of an excessive burden or trouble. Did you know that its use to describe disturbances has been common since the 19th century?
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"De overlast" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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