belastinggeld

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • belastingsgeld (uncommon)

Etymology

Compound of belasting (“tax”) +‎ geld (“money”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈlɑs.tɪŋˌɣɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧las‧ting‧geld

Noun

belastinggeld n (plural belastinggelden)

  1. tax money
    Het belastinggeld wordt gebruikt voor openbare diensten. ― The tax money is used for public services.
    Veel mensen vragen zich af hoe hun belastinggeld wordt besteed. ― Many people wonder how their tax money is spent.
    Het is belangrijk dat belastinggeld verantwoordelijk wordt beheerd. ― It's crucial that tax money is managed responsibly.

Usage notes

Very commonly used as a political spin term for “public money” or “government money”, which would be publiek geld or overheidsgeld respectively. This usage is considered incorrect by economists.

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