Het lid
Example: Het lid van de club heeft veel verantwoordelijkheden.
Definition
"Het lid" refers to a member of a group, organization, or club who holds certain rights and responsibilities, such as participating in activities and decision-making within the collective. For example, a member of a club often has various duties to fulfill.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het lid" originates from the Old Dutch word 'līd,' which means 'part' or 'segment.' It is related to the English word 'limb,' referring to a part of the body or a branch. Over time, "het lid" came to mean a person who is a part of a group or organization.
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"Het lid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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