De betaalmuur
Example: Veel nieuwswebsites gebruiken een betaalmuur voor hun artikelen.
Definition
A "de betaalmuur" is a system used by websites, especially news platforms, that restricts access to content unless the user pays or subscribes. It limits free access to articles or services, encouraging users to become paying customers to view premium material.
Etymology
The term "de betaalmuur" comes from Dutch, where "betaal" means 'pay' and "muur" means 'wall.' Together, it literally translates to 'paywall,' describing a digital barrier that requires payment to pass. Did you know? The concept of a paywall emerged with the rise of online media monetization.
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"De betaalmuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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