De onderneming
Example: De onderneming heeft recentelijk haar winst aanzienlijk verhoogd.
Definition
"De onderneming" refers to a business or company engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It involves organized efforts to produce goods or services with the aim of earning profit, as in the example phrase where the company has recently increased its profits significantly.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onderneming" comes from the verb 'ondernemen,' meaning 'to undertake.' It reflects the idea of taking on a task or project, which evolved into the concept of a business venture or enterprise. Did you know that 'ondernemen' literally means 'to take under,' implying initiating or starting an action?
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"De onderneming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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