De verkoop
Example: De verkoop van het nieuwe product is zeer succesvol.
Definition
"De verkoop" refers to the act or process of selling goods or services, often involving a transaction where ownership is transferred from seller to buyer. In finance, "de verkoop" typically indicates the commercial exchange that generates revenue, as in the phrase 'De verkoop van het nieuwe product is zeer succesvol.'
Etymology
The term "de verkoop" comes from Dutch, where 'verkoop' is derived from the verb 'verkopen,' meaning 'to sell.' This word combines 'ver-', a prefix implying change or transfer, and 'kopen,' meaning 'to buy.' Interestingly, the root 'kopen' is related to the English 'to buy,' reflecting a shared Germanic origin. Did you know? The concept of 'verkoop' has been central to commerce since the Middle Ages in Dutch-speaking regions.
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"De verkoop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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