Het onderhoud
Example: Het onderhoud van de keukenapparatuur is essentieel voor de horeca.
Definition
"Het onderhoud" refers to the regular maintenance and care of equipment or facilities to ensure their proper functioning and longevity. In the context of horeca, it involves tasks like servicing kitchen appliances and cleaning to keep operations running smoothly.
Etymology
The term "het onderhoud" comes from Dutch, combining 'onder' meaning 'under' and 'houd' derived from 'houden,' meaning 'to hold' or 'to keep.' Together, it conveys the idea of 'keeping under control' or 'maintenance.' Did you know that this word has been used traditionally to describe both physical upkeep and financial support?
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"Het onderhoud" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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