De vergoeding
Example: De vergoeding voor de schade werd snel goedgekeurd.
Definition
"De vergoeding" refers to the compensation or payment given to someone, especially to cover damages, losses, or expenses. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the amount awarded or reimbursed for harm or injury, as in 'De vergoeding voor de schade werd snel goedgekeurd.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vergoeding" comes from the verb 'vergoeden,' which means to compensate or reimburse. The root 'goed' means 'good,' and the prefix 'ver-' often implies an action or process. Did you know that "vergoeding" literally suggests making something good again by providing payment or compensation?
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"De vergoeding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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