De financiën
Example: Het is belangrijk om de financiën goed te beheren.
Definition
"De financiën" refers to the management, study, and control of money, banking, investments, and credit. It encompasses the activities involved in budgeting, saving, and spending resources effectively to ensure economic stability and growth.
Etymology
The term "de financiën" comes from the French word 'finance,' which itself derives from the Latin 'finis,' meaning 'end' or 'settlement.' Originally, it referred to the settling of accounts or debts. Did you know? The word evolved to cover all money-related matters over time.
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"De financiën" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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