Het citaat
Example: Het citaat in het boek inspireert veel lezers vandaag.
Definition
"Het citaat" refers to a quotation or a passage taken from a book, speech, or other text. It is often used to highlight or emphasize a specific part of the original material, as in the example sentence where a quote in the book inspires many readers today.
Etymology
The word "het citaat" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the French word "citation," which traces back to the Latin "citare," meaning to summon or call out. Did you know that originally, citations were used to call attention to authoritative sources in legal or academic texts?
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"Het citaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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