De schatkist
Example: De schatkist beheert het geld van de overheid zorgvuldig.
Definition
"De schatkist" refers to the treasury, the government department responsible for managing public funds and financial resources carefully, ensuring the proper handling and allocation of money within a country or organization.
Etymology
The term "de schatkist" comes from Dutch, where 'schat' means treasure and 'kist' means chest or box. Together, they literally translate to 'treasure chest,' reflecting its role as a place where valuable assets, like money, are stored and managed.
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"De schatkist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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