De samenvatting
Example: Zorg ervoor dat je de samenvatting goed leest voor het examen.
Definition
"De samenvatting" refers to a summary or concise overview of a larger text or content, capturing the main points in a shortened form. It is often used in academic or professional settings to provide a brief but comprehensive understanding of the material.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de samenvatting" comes from the verb 'samenvatten,' which means 'to summarize.' It combines 'samen,' meaning 'together,' and 'vatten,' meaning 'to grasp or take.' So, "de samenvatting" literally means 'the collection or grasping together' of key ideas into a brief form.
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"De samenvatting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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