De transmissie
Example: De transmissie van de auto maakt soepel schakelen mogelijk.
Definition
"De transmissie" refers to the mechanism in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, enabling smooth gear shifting and controlling the speed and torque. It plays a crucial role in the overall function and performance of the car.
Etymology
The word "de transmissie" originates from the Latin word 'transmissio,' meaning 'the act of sending across.' It entered Dutch through French, retaining the sense of transferring or conveying, which perfectly fits its technical use in vehicles to transmit power.
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"De transmissie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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