De reserve
Example: Hij heeft een reserve van geld voor noodgevallen.
Definition
"De reserve" refers to a supply or stock of money, resources, or items kept back for future use or emergencies, such as savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses, like in the example phrase where someone has a reserve of money for emergencies.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de reserve" comes from the Latin 'reservare,' meaning 'to keep back' or 'to save.' It entered Dutch through French influence, maintaining the meaning of something kept aside or saved for future needs. Did you know? The word 'reserve' in English and Dutch share this common Latin root.
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"De reserve" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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