De voorraad
Example: De voorraad in het magazijn is bijna op.
Definition
"De voorraad" refers to the stock or supply of goods or materials kept on hand in a warehouse or storage location, intended for use or sale. It indicates the quantity of items available before replenishment is needed, as in the phrase "De voorraad in het magazijn is bijna op."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de voorraad" combines "voor," meaning 'before' or 'in advance,' and "raad," derived from an old term for 'advice' or 'counsel,' but here evolved to mean 'supply' or 'stock.' The term historically referred to goods kept ahead of time for future use, reflecting its logistical significance.
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"De voorraad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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