De samenvatting
Example: Zorg ervoor dat je de samenvatting goed leest voor de toets.
Definition
"De samenvatting" refers to a concise summary or overview of a larger text or document, highlighting the main points and essential information. It is often used to help understand or review key content quickly, such as before a test or presentation.
Etymology
The word "de samenvatting" comes from Dutch, where 'samenvatting' is formed by the prefix 'samen-' meaning 'together' and the root 'vatting' derived from 'vatten', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to catch'. Did you know? The term literally means 'grasping together' of the main ideas.
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"De samenvatting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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