Importeren
Example: Bedrijven moeten hun producten efficiënt importeren om concurrerend te blijven.
Definition
"Importeren" is a verb meaning to bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or use. Businesses import products to obtain items not locally available or to benefit from cost advantages, ensuring they remain competitive in the market.
Etymology
The word "importeren" comes from the Latin verb 'importare,' which means 'to bring in.' It entered Dutch through French influence, keeping its meaning related to bringing goods into a country. Did you know? The root 'port' means 'carry,' highlighting the action of carrying goods across borders.
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"Importeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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