De gelegenheid
Example: Tijdens de bijeenkomst kregen we de gelegenheid om ideeën uit te wisselen.
Definition
"De gelegenheid" refers to an opportunity or chance to do something, often implying a favorable moment or situation. For example, it can describe the chance to exchange ideas during a meeting or any suitable occasion for an action or event.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de gelegenheid" originates from the combination of 'gelegen,' meaning 'situated' or 'located,' and the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It essentially means the state of being situated for something to happen, reflecting the concept of an opportunity or occasion.
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"De gelegenheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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