De afspraak
Example: De afspraak bij de dokter is morgen om tien uur.
Definition
"De afspraak" refers to a scheduled meeting or appointment, often with a professional such as a doctor. In medicine, it specifically means an arranged time to consult a healthcare provider, as in the phrase: 'The appointment with the doctor is tomorrow at ten o'clock.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de afspraak" comes from the verb 'afspreken,' meaning 'to agree' or 'to arrange.' It originally referred to an agreement or arrangement made between parties, evolving to mean a set meeting time. Did you know? The word combines 'af' (off) and 'spreken' (to speak), highlighting the idea of a spoken agreement.
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"De afspraak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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