De handicap
Example: Veel mensen met een handicap hebben extra ondersteuning nodig.
Definition
"De handicap" refers to a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. It often requires additional support or accommodations to help individuals participate fully in daily life and society.
Etymology
The word "de handicap" originates from the English term 'handicap,' which was initially used in sports and games to describe a system that levels the playing field. It was later adopted in Dutch to refer to physical or mental impairments. Did you know? The term originally comes from a 17th-century game called 'hand in cap,' where players exchanged goods with a neutral umpire holding a cap for money.
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"De handicap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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