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, typically aiming to generate profit, as seen in the example where the company has recently increased its profit significantly.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de onderneming" originates from the verb 'ondernemen,' meaning 'to undertake.' It historically referred to the act of taking on a task or project, evolving to mean a business venture. Did you know? The root 'onder' means 'under' and 'nemen' means 'to take,' implying taking on responsibility or initiative.
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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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