De bevestiging
Example: Ik wacht nog op de bevestiging van mijn reservering.
Definition
"De bevestiging" refers to the act or instance of confirming or verifying something, such as a reservation or agreement. It is the official acknowledgment that something has been accepted or validated, providing assurance that a prior statement or arrangement is true or final.
Etymology
The word "de bevestiging" comes from the Dutch verb 'bevestigen,' meaning 'to confirm.' It combines the prefix 'be-' which often intensifies the verb, with 'vestigen,' meaning 'to establish.' Thus, "de bevestiging" literally means 'the establishment' or 'the confirmation' of something. Did you know? The root 'vestigen' is related to setting something firmly in place, reflecting the idea of making an agreement secure or definite.
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"De bevestiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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