De vergadering
Example: De vergadering begint om negen uur in de ochtend.
Definition
"De vergadering" refers to a meeting or assembly where members of a group, organization, or company come together to discuss, decide, or plan matters. For example, "De vergadering begint om negen uur in de ochtend" means the meeting starts at nine o'clock in the morning.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vergadering" comes from the verb "vergaderen," meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble.' It combines the prefix 'ver-' suggesting 'together' and 'gaderen' meaning 'to gather.' Did you know that its roots go back to Middle Dutch, emphasizing the act of coming together to discuss important topics?
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"De vergadering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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