De importzending
Example: De importzending arriveerde gisteren op het magazijn.
Definition
"De importzending" refers to a shipment or consignment of goods that are brought into a country from abroad, typically for commercial purposes. It involves the process of receiving, handling, and storing imported products at a warehouse or distribution center.
Etymology
The term "de importzending" combines the Dutch word "import," derived from Latin 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in,' and "zending," meaning 'shipment' or 'consignment.' Did you know? The word 'zending' originally referred to a mission or sending, highlighting the idea of goods being 'sent' across borders.
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"De importzending" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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