Het verlies
Example: Het verlies van het bedrijf was groter dan verwacht.
Definition
"Het verlies" in finance refers to the amount of money lost when expenses exceed income, as in a business context where the company spends more than it earns. It indicates a negative financial outcome, such as a loss reported in accounting statements.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het verlies" comes from the verb "verliezen," meaning 'to lose.' The noun form developed to describe the state or result of losing something, especially in financial contexts. Did you know? The root "ver-" is a common Dutch prefix used to indicate loss or separation.
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"Het verlies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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