De trend
Example: De trend in de aandelenmarkt verandert snel dit jaar.
Definition
"De trend" refers to the general direction or pattern of change in financial markets or data over a period of time. For example, it describes how the stock market is moving, whether upward, downward, or stable, as in 'De trend in de aandelenmarkt verandert snel dit jaar.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de trend" comes directly from the English word 'trend,' which originates from the Old English 'trendan,' meaning to turn or revolve. This reflects the idea of movement or change over time, perfectly fitting its modern financial usage.
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"De trend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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