De beurs
Example: De beurs helpt studenten met het betalen van hun collegegeld.
Definition
"De beurs" refers to a financial grant or scholarship provided to students to help cover their tuition fees or educational expenses, supporting them during their studies.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de beurs" originally meant 'purse' or 'wallet', derived from the Old French word 'borse', which traces back to the Latin 'bursa'. Over time, it evolved to signify a financial aid or scholarship given to students, metaphorically representing a 'purse' of money for education.
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"De beurs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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