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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cōnsumptiō.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌkɔnˈzʏmp.si/
- Hyphenation: con‧sump‧tie
Noun
consumptie f (plural consumpties, diminutive consumptietje n)
- consumption, act of eating or drinking
Deze aardappelen zijn ongeschikt voor consumptie.- These potatoes are unsuitable for consumption.
- (food and drinks, countable) portion of food or drink
Er mogen geen consumpties meegenomen worden naar de filmzaal.- It is not allowed to bring consumables into the viewing room.
- (economics) consumption, act of consuming
- Synonym: verbruik
De consumptie van aardolie geschiedt meestal niet via het spijsverteringskanaal.- The consumption of petroleum usually doesn't occur via the digestive system.
- (economics) quantity of goods and services that is consumed
De overgang naar autarkie leidde tot een grote afname in consumptie.- The transition to autarky led to a large decrease in consumption.
- (archaic) pulmonary tuberculosis
Hij kreeg consumptie en ging dood.- He attracted consumption and died.
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