De werkgelegenheid
Example: De werkgelegenheid in de regio is de afgelopen jaren gestegen.
Definition
"De werkgelegenheid" refers to the availability of jobs or employment opportunities within a specific region or sector. It indicates the extent to which people can find work, often reflecting economic health or growth, as in the phrase: The employment in the region has increased over the past years.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de werkgelegenheid" combines "werk" meaning work, and "gelegenheid" meaning opportunity or occasion. It literally translates to 'work opportunity,' highlighting its focus on job availability. The word evolved to describe the broader concept of employment levels in economics.
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"De werkgelegenheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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