Het verlies
Example: Na het verlies van zijn baan, zocht hij nieuwe kansen.
Definition
"Het verlies" refers to the loss or deprivation of something valuable or important, such as a job, possession, or loved one. It signifies the state or experience of no longer having what was once held, often implying emotional or material impact, as in the phrase 'Na het verlies van zijn baan, zocht hij nieuwe kansen.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het verlies" combines the definite article 'het' (the) with 'verlies,' derived from Middle Dutch 'verlies' meaning loss or damage. It traces back to the Old Dutch 'verlies,' related to the verb 'verliezen' meaning to lose. Did you know? The root shares connections with the English word 'forlorn,' emphasizing a sense of loss or abandonment.
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"Het verlies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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