De levertijd
Example: De levertijd van het pakket is meestal drie dagen.
Definition
"Levertijd" refers to the time period between placing an order and receiving the delivery, commonly used in logistics to specify how long it typically takes for a package or goods to arrive after purchase.
Etymology
The Dutch word "levertijd" combines "leveren," meaning 'to deliver,' and "tijd," meaning 'time.' It literally translates to 'delivery time,' directly describing the duration involved in delivering goods. Did you know? The concept of 'levertijd' became especially important with the rise of mail-order businesses and e-commerce.
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"De levertijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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