De rente
Example: De rente op de lening is dit jaar flink gestegen.
Definition
"De rente" refers to the interest charged or paid for the use of money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal loan amount. It is the cost of borrowing or the profit earned on savings, as in the phrase: 'De rente op de lening is dit jaar flink gestegen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rente" originates from the Old French word 'rente,' meaning income or revenue, which itself comes from the Latin 'rendita,' meaning payment or income. Did you know? The concept of 'rente' has been fundamental in finance since medieval times, relating to the return on investments or loans.
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"De rente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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