De verontschuldiging
Example: Zijn verontschuldiging was oprecht en werd door iedereen geaccepteerd.
Definition
"De verontschuldiging" refers to the act or statement of expressing regret or asking for forgiveness for a fault or offense. It is commonly used to acknowledge a mistake and seek pardon, as in the sentence: 'Zijn verontschuldiging was oprecht en werd door iedereen geaccepteerd.'
Etymology
The word "de verontschuldiging" comes from Dutch, combining the prefix 'ver-' indicating a process or result, with 'ontschuldiging' meaning excuse or apology. It traces back to Middle Dutch 'ontsculdiginge,' related to the verb 'ontschuldigen,' which means to excuse or pardon. Did you know? The root 'schuld' means guilt or debt, so 'verontschuldiging' literally means 'removal of guilt.'
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"De verontschuldiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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