De schade
Example: De schade aan het huis was groter dan verwacht.
Definition
"De schade" refers to the damage or harm caused to property, person, or rights, often in a legal context. It represents the loss or injury that may require compensation or repair, such as in the phrase 'De schade aan het huis was groter dan verwacht.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de schade" originates from the Middle Dutch 'schade,' which itself comes from Old High German 'scado,' meaning harm or injury. Did you know? This word is related to the English 'shade' in an older sense of cover or protection, ironically contrasting with its modern meaning of damage.
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"De schade" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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