De belastingvrije winkel
Example: In de belastingvrije winkel koop ik vaak chocolade en parfum.
Definition
"De belastingvrije winkel" refers to a store, often located in airports, where goods are sold without the addition of local taxes or duties. Travelers commonly purchase items like chocolates and perfumes from these shops to benefit from tax savings.
Etymology
The term "de belastingvrije winkel" comes from Dutch, where "belasting" means tax, "vrije" means free, and "winkel" means shop. It literally translates to 'the tax-free shop,' highlighting its purpose as a place where goods are sold exempt from taxes, especially in the context of international travel.
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"De belastingvrije winkel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the duty-free shop