De rekening
Example: Ik moet de rekening voor het diner betalen.
Definition
"De rekening" refers to the bill or invoice that lists the costs of goods or services provided, especially in contexts like restaurants, where it shows the total amount to be paid after a meal or purchase.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rekening" comes from the verb 'rekenen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count.' It originally referred to the act of reckoning or calculating costs, which naturally extended to meaning the bill or invoice one receives for payment. Did you know? The concept of 'rekening' is closely related to English 'reckon,' highlighting their shared Germanic roots.
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"De rekening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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