De beschermende uitrusting
Example: De bouwvakkers dragen beschermende uitrusting op de werkplaats.
Definition
"De beschermende uitrusting" refers to the protective gear or equipment worn to safeguard individuals from harm or injury, especially in hazardous environments like construction sites, ensuring safety and reducing the risk of accidents or exposure to dangerous conditions.
Etymology
The phrase "de beschermende uitrusting" comes from Dutch, where "beschermende" means 'protective' and "uitrusting" means 'equipment' or 'gear.' The word "beschermende" derives from the verb "beschermen," meaning 'to protect,' which has roots in Middle Dutch and Old High German. "Uitrusting" comes from "uitrusten," meaning 'to equip,' combining "uit" (out) and "rusten" (to rest or prepare). Did you know? The concept of "uitrusting" originally related to preparing for battle or travel, highlighting its protective function.
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"De beschermende uitrusting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the protective equipment