De ontslagbrief
Example: Hij schreef een ontslagbrief om zijn baan op te zeggen.
Definition
"De ontslagbrief" refers to a resignation letter written by an employee to formally announce their intention to leave their job. It typically includes the employee's decision to resign and the effective date of their departure from the company.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de ontslagbrief" combines "ontslag," meaning dismissal or resignation, with "brief," meaning letter. The word "ontslag" comes from the verb "ontslaan," which means to dismiss or let go. Together, "ontslagbrief" literally means a letter of resignation or dismissal notice.
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"De ontslagbrief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the resignation letter