Het certificaat
Example: Na het examen kreeg ze het certificaat voor haar prestaties.
Definition
"Het certificaat" is a document that officially recognizes a person's completion of a course, training, or achievement in education. It serves as proof of accomplishment and is often awarded after passing an exam or meeting specific requirements.
Etymology
The word "het certificaat" comes from the Latin 'certificatus,' meaning 'made certain' or 'confirmed.' Did you know? The term evolved through French 'certificat' before entering Dutch, reflecting its formal use in education and official documentation.
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"Het certificaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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