De regeling
Example: De regeling voor het aanvragen van subsidies is veranderd.
Definition
"De regeling" refers to a specific set of rules or arrangements made to organize or govern a particular process or activity, such as a procedure for applying for subsidies. It defines how something is controlled or managed to ensure order and clarity.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de regeling" originates from the verb 'regelen,' which means 'to regulate' or 'to arrange.' It traces back to the Middle Dutch 'regelen,' related to the German 'regeln' and Latin 'regula,' meaning 'rule.' Did you know that 'regeling' literally means 'the act of arranging or setting rules'?
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"De regeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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