De verlof
Example: Ik neem volgende week verlof om te reizen.
Definition
"De verlof" refers to an authorized period of absence from work or duty, typically granted to employees for rest, travel, or personal reasons. It allows a person to take time off from their job without losing their position or salary rights.
Etymology
The term "de verlof" originates from the Dutch verb 'verloven,' meaning to grant permission or leave. Did you know that historically, "verlof" was used in military contexts to denote official leave granted to soldiers, which later expanded to civilian work absences?
Learn to use this word actively
"De verlof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
