inspraak
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch insprake, equivalent to in + spraak. Compare German Einsprache (“objection”), German Einspruch (“objection”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌspraːk/
audio (file) - Hyphenation: in‧spraak
Noun
inspraak m or f (uncountable)
- say, seat at the table; the opportunity to express one's views or concerns on a particular matter, usually concerning public or corporate governance, whilst having the certainty that these will be taken into account
- inspraak hebben ― to have a say
- Jongeren uit de wijk moeten inspraak krijgen bij de herinrichting van het plein. ― Neighbourhood youths should have a say in the redesign of the square.
Derived terms
- burgerinspraak
- inspraakavond
- inspraakronde
Related terms
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