belastinggeld
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[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- belastingsgeld (uncommon)
Etymology
[edit]Compound of belasting (“tax”) + geld (“money”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]belastinggeld n (plural belastinggelden)
- 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
[edit]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.