De fout
Example: Hij maakte een fout tijdens de wiskundetoets.
Definition
"De fout" refers to an error or mistake made in an action, decision, or calculation, often resulting in an unintended or incorrect outcome. For example, in the phrase 'Hij maakte een fout tijdens de wiskundetoets,' it means he made a mistake during the math test.
Etymology
The word "de fout" comes from the Dutch language and is related to the Old French word 'faute,' meaning fault or error. It entered Dutch through Middle Dutch, reflecting the idea of failing or making a mistake. Did you know? The root is also linked to the English word 'fault,' showing a shared linguistic history.
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"De fout" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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