Het excuus
Example: Hij bood zijn excuses aan voor de vergissing tijdens de vergadering.
Definition
"Het excuus" refers to a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense, often to seek forgiveness. It is commonly used in situations where someone acknowledges a mistake, as in apologizing for an error during a meeting.
Etymology
The word "het excuus" comes from the Latin 'excusare', which means 'to excuse' or 'to free from blame.' It entered Dutch through French 'excuse,' reflecting the act of offering a reason or apology. Did you know? The term originally implied a legal defense but has since broadened to everyday apologies.
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"Het excuus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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