De kans
Example: Er is een grote kans dat het project slaagt.
Definition
"De kans" refers to the probability or likelihood that a particular event will happen, especially in contexts like business or entrepreneurship. For example, "de kans" that a project will succeed indicates the chance or possibility of success.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de kans" comes from Middle Dutch, where 'kans' originally meant an opportunity or a favorable moment. It is related to the Old French word 'chance,' which also means luck or fortune. Did you know? The word 'chance' in English shares the same root as "de kans," highlighting how languages borrow and evolve similar terms for probability and opportunity.
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"De kans" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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