De missie
Example: De missie van het team is om de doelen te bereiken.
Definition
"De missie" refers to the specific task, purpose, or goal assigned to a person or group, often guiding their actions and decisions. For example, in the phrase "De missie van het team is om de doelen te bereiken," it means the team's main objective or mission is to achieve the goals.
Etymology
The word "de missie" originates from the Latin word "missio," meaning 'sending' or 'dispatching.' It entered Dutch through French "mission," referring to a task or assignment given to someone. Did you know? The concept of a mission originally involved sending someone on a special task, often religious or diplomatic.
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"De missie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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