De compensatie
Example: De compensatie voor de schade was hoger dan verwacht.
Definition
"De compensatie" refers to the reimbursement or payment given to someone as a way to make up for loss, damage, or suffering. It is often used in contexts where financial or material remuneration is provided to cover harm or inconvenience experienced by a person or group.
Etymology
The word "de compensatie" originates from the Latin word 'compensatio,' which means 'balancing' or 'weighing together.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, reflecting the concept of offsetting or making amends for a deficit or loss. Did you know? The idea behind "de compensatie" is literally about balancing accounts, much like balancing a scale.
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"De compensatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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