De piek
Example: Tijdens de vergadering bespraken we de piek van de verkoop.
Definition
"De piek" refers to the highest point or peak, often used to describe the maximum level or intensity reached, such as the peak of sales during a meeting or event.
Etymology
The phrase "de piek" originates from Dutch, where "piek" means peak or tip, derived from Middle Dutch and related to the German word "Spitze." It originally referred to the pointed end of an object, later metaphorically extended to signify the highest point or climax.
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"De piek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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