Eisen
Example: De werkgever eist dat alle werknemers op tijd komen.
Definition
"Eisen" means to demand or require something firmly, often used in contexts where an authority or person insists on certain conditions or actions, as in the example phrase where the employer demands punctuality from all employees.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "eisen" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the German word "eisen," meaning to demand or claim. It likely originates from an old root connected to asking or demanding something formally. Did you know? The word carries a sense of authority and formality in its use.
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"Eisen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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