De betaling
Example: De betaling voor de factuur is vandaag gedaan.
Definition
"De betaling" refers to the act or process of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It involves transferring funds to fulfill a financial obligation, as in the example, "De betaling voor de factuur is vandaag gedaan," meaning the payment for the invoice was made today.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de betaling" originates from the verb "betalen," which means to pay. This verb comes from Middle Dutch, influenced by the Old French word 'payer,' which itself derives from Latin 'pacare,' meaning to appease or satisfy. Did you know? The concept of payment has long been central to trade and commerce, reflected in the evolution of the word "de betaling."
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"De betaling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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