Het citaat
Example: Het citaat in het rapport helpt de boodschap duidelijk maken.
Definition
"Het citaat" is a noun in Dutch that refers to a quotation or excerpt taken from a text, speech, or document. It is used to support or illustrate a point, often found in reports or presentations to clarify or emphasize a message.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het citaat" comes from the Latin word 'citare,' meaning 'to summon or call.' Over time, it evolved to mean a passage or excerpt that is 'called out' or cited from a larger text. Did you know? The act of quoting has been essential in academic and professional communication for centuries.
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"Het citaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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