Het ontslag
Example: Hij kreeg ontslag omdat het bedrijf moest krimpen.
Definition
"Het ontslag" refers to the act of terminating someone's employment, typically initiated by the employer. It involves officially ending a worker's contract, often due to company downsizing, restructuring, or performance issues, as in the example: 'Hij kreeg ontslag omdat het bedrijf moest krimpen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "het ontslag" comes from the verb 'ontslaan,' meaning to dismiss or discharge. It combines 'ont-' (a prefix indicating reversal or removal) and 'slag' (blow or strike). Originally, it implied a decisive action to release someone from duty, much like a 'blow' freeing one from obligations.
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"Het ontslag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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