De verklaring
Example: De verklaring van de directeur was duidelijk en overtuigend.
Definition
"De verklaring" refers to a clear statement or explanation provided to clarify a situation or express an opinion. It is often used to describe formal or official accounts, such as a director's explanation of events or decisions.
Etymology
The word "de verklaring" comes from the Dutch verb "verklaren," meaning 'to explain' or 'to declare.' The noun form evolved to signify the act of making something clear or understandable. Did you know that "verklaren" traces back to the Latin 'clarare,' which means 'to make clear'?
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"De verklaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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