De bouwvergunning
Example: We moeten eerst de bouwvergunning aanvragen voor het huis.
Definition
"De bouwvergunning" refers to the official permit required before beginning construction on a building project. It ensures that the planned construction meets local regulations and safety standards, preventing unauthorized or unsafe building activities.
Etymology
The term "de bouwvergunning" comes from Dutch, where "bouw" means 'construction' or 'building' and "vergunning" means 'permit' or 'license.' Together, they form a compound word meaning 'building permit.' Did you know that such permits have been essential since medieval times to control urban development?
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"De bouwvergunning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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