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 provide services with the aim of generating profit, as exemplified by the phrase: 'De onderneming heeft recentelijk haar winst aanzienlijk verhoogd.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onderneming" originates from the verb 'ondernemen,' meaning 'to undertake.' Historically, it conveyed the idea of taking on a task or venture. Over time, it came to specifically describe an organized business effort, reflecting the initiative and risk involved in starting and running a company.
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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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