Het bestand
Example: Ik sla het bestand op mijn computer op.
Definition
"Het bestand" refers to a file stored on a computer or other digital device, containing data or information that can be accessed, modified, or saved. For example, in the phrase 'Ik sla het bestand op mijn computer op,' it means saving the file on the computer.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het bestand" comes from 'bestand,' which means a file or document in computing. Originally, 'bestand' meant a composition or a combination of things, derived from 'bestaan,' meaning to exist or stand. Did you know? The term evolved with technology to describe digital files as they 'stand' or exist in a system.
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"Het bestand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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