De lening
Example: Ik heb een lening nodig voor mijn nieuwe auto.
Definition
"De lening" refers to the act of borrowing money from a lender, typically a bank or financial institution, which must be paid back over time with interest. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as needing funds for purchasing a car or property.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de lening" comes from the verb 'lenen,' meaning 'to lend.' It originated from the Middle Dutch 'lenen,' which is related to the Old High German 'leinan.' Did you know? The concept of lending money dates back thousands of years as a way to facilitate trade and investment.
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"De lening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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