Het zwangerschapsverlof
Example: Ze gaat volgende maand met zwangerschapsverlof voor zes weken.
Definition
"Het zwangerschapsverlof" refers to the period of leave granted to a pregnant employee before and after childbirth, allowing time for rest and recovery. It is a legally protected time off work to support the health and well-being of both mother and child.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het zwangerschapsverlof" is a compound of 'zwangerschap,' meaning pregnancy, and 'verlof,' meaning leave or time off. The term literally translates to 'pregnancy leave.' Did you know? The concept of maternity leave has evolved significantly over time to support working mothers.
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"Het zwangerschapsverlof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the maternity leave