De bestemming
Example: Onze bestemming voor de vakantie is een mooi eiland.
Definition
"De bestemming" refers to the place or location where someone intends to go or arrive, especially during travel or a trip. It is the final goal or target of a journey, such as in the phrase, 'Onze bestemming voor de vakantie is een mooi eiland,' meaning the vacation destination is a beautiful island.
Etymology
The word "de bestemming" comes from the Dutch verb 'bestemmen,' meaning to determine or appoint. It originally meant assigning or designating a place or purpose. Over time, "de bestemming" evolved to signify the specific place to which someone is directed or plans to travel, especially in the context of tourism.
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"De bestemming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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