De firma
Example: De firma heeft onlangs een nieuw product gelanceerd.
Definition
"De firma" refers to a company or business organization involved in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It often denotes a legally recognized entity that offers goods or services, such as in the phrase 'De firma heeft onlangs een nieuw product gelanceerd,' meaning the company recently launched a new product.
Etymology
The word "de firma" comes from the Latin term 'firma,' meaning a fixed or firm agreement. It entered Dutch through commercial and legal language, reflecting the idea of a firm or established business entity. Did you know that in some contexts, 'firma' can also refer to the signature of a person, highlighting its roots in formal commitments?
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"De firma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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