Het gebruik
Example: Het gebruik van technologie in het onderwijs groeit snel.
Definition
"Het gebruik" refers to the act or practice of using something, often in a habitual or customary way. It typically denotes how people apply or employ tools, methods, or concepts, such as in the phrase 'the use of technology in education is growing rapidly.'
Etymology
The phrase "het gebruik" comes from Dutch, where "gebruik" means 'use' or 'usage.' It originates from the Middle Dutch word 'gebruik,' which is derived from the verb 'gebruiken,' meaning 'to use.' Did you know? The root of 'gebruik' shares similarities with the German word 'Gebrauch,' showing its Germanic lineage.
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"Het gebruik" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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