Het doel
Example: Het doel van de training is beter samenwerken met collega's.
Definition
"Het doel" refers to the objective or aim intended to be achieved, especially in a work or training context. For example, in HR, "het doel" of a training is the specific result or improvement, such as better collaboration among colleagues.
Etymology
The phrase "het doel" comes from Dutch, where "het" is the definite article meaning 'the,' and "doel" means 'goal' or 'target.' "Doel" originates from Middle Dutch and Old Dutch, related to the idea of aiming or targeting something, much like the English word 'doll' in archery, which meant a target. Did you know? The word has been used in Dutch for centuries to signify the endpoint or purpose of an action.
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"Het doel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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