De sluiting
Example: De sluiting van de winkel gebeurt om zes uur.
Definition
"De sluiting" refers to the act or process of closing something, such as a shop or facility. It specifically indicates the moment or event when a place ceases operations, as in the example phrase "De sluiting van de winkel gebeurt om zes uur," meaning the shop closes at six o'clock.
Etymology
The word "de sluiting" comes from the Dutch verb "sluiten," which means to close. It evolved from Middle Dutch "slūten," related to Old High German "sliozan." The noun form "sluiting" literally means 'the act of closing.' Did you know that the root is connected to the English word "slot," both implying something that shuts or fits tightly?
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"De sluiting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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