De rekening
Example: Ik heb de rekening voor het diner al betaald.
Definition
"De rekening" refers to the bill or invoice that details the amount of money owed for goods or services, such as in a restaurant or any financial transaction. It is the statement showing the total cost to be paid, like in the phrase 'Ik heb de rekening voor het diner al betaald.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rekening" comes from the verb 'rekenen,' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to reckon.' It originally referred to the act of calculating sums or accounts. Over time, "rekening" came to mean the calculated statement of money owed, similar to the English word 'reckoning.' Did you know that the word highlights the practical need to keep track of expenses?
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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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