De geluidsoverlast
Example: De geluidsoverlast van de bouw maakt het moeilijk om te slapen.
Definition
"Geluidsoverlast" refers to the disturbance or discomfort caused by excessive or unwanted noise, especially in an environment where peace and quiet are expected. It often results from sources like construction, traffic, or loud activities, affecting people's ability to rest or concentrate.
Etymology
The word "geluidsoverlast" is Dutch, composed of "geluid" meaning 'sound' or 'noise' and "overlast" meaning 'nuisance' or 'disturbance.' It literally translates to 'noise nuisance,' highlighting its meaning as an unwanted noise causing inconvenience or discomfort.
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"De geluidsoverlast" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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