Het minimum
Example: Het minimum aantal deelnemers voor de cursus is vijf.
Definition
"Het minimum" refers to the smallest or least amount, number, or level that is allowed, required, or possible in a given context. For example, it can mean the minimum number of participants needed for a course to take place.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het minimum" comes directly from the Latin word 'minimum,' which means 'the smallest' or 'least.' This Latin term is the superlative form of 'parvus,' meaning 'small.' The use of "het minimum" in Dutch reflects this original sense of denoting the lowest limit or smallest quantity.
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"Het minimum" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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