De belasting
Example: De belasting op inkomen is dit jaar gestegen.
Definition
"De belasting" refers to the financial charge or tax imposed by a government on income, property, or goods. It is an amount that individuals or businesses are required to pay, often used to fund public services and infrastructure. For example, "De belasting op inkomen is dit jaar gestegen" means income tax has increased this year.
Etymology
The term "de belasting" originates from the Dutch verb "belasten," meaning to burden or charge. Historically, it referred to the act of levying a burden or duty on someone. Over time, it came to specifically denote taxes imposed by authorities. Did you know? The root "last" in Dutch literally means 'load' or 'burden,' reflecting the taxing nature of the word.
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"De belasting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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