De verzendkosten
Example: De verzendkosten voor dit pakket zijn hoger dan verwacht.
Definition
"De verzendkosten" refers to the expenses incurred for sending or shipping a package or goods from one place to another. These costs usually cover transportation, handling, and sometimes insurance fees, which are added to the price of the item being shipped.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de verzendkosten" combines "verzend," meaning 'send' or 'ship,' and "kosten," meaning 'costs.' It literally translates to 'the shipping costs.' The word "verzend" comes from the verb "verzenden," derived from the prefix "ver-" indicating a process and "zenden," meaning to send. Did you know that "kosten" traces back to the Middle Dutch word for expenses, highlighting the practical nature of the term?
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"De verzendkosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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the shipping costs