De vraag
Example: De vraag over het project werd tijdens de vergadering besproken.
Definition
"De vraag" refers to the question or inquiry posed about a subject. It is often used to indicate a request for information or clarification, such as in the phrase, 'De vraag over het project werd tijdens de vergadering besproken,' meaning the question about the project was discussed during the meeting.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de vraag" combines "de," the definite article meaning 'the,' with "vraag," which originates from the Old Dutch word 'vrāgā,' meaning inquiry or question. This traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*frāgō,' related to asking or seeking information. Did you know? The word has cognates in several Germanic languages, reflecting its long-standing role in communication.
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"De vraag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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