De voldoende
Example: Ze kreeg de voldoende voor haar laatste wiskundetoets.
Definition
"De voldoende" refers to a passing grade or mark in an educational context, indicating that a student has met the minimum required standards to pass a test or course. It is commonly used to signify success without excellence, often meaning 'satisfactory' or 'pass'.
Etymology
The term "de voldoende" comes from the Dutch word 'voldoende,' meaning 'sufficient' or 'adequate.' It literally translates to 'the sufficient one,' highlighting its role as the minimum acceptable achievement in education. Did you know? The concept emphasizes meeting requirements rather than exceeding them.
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"De voldoende" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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