koopmansgeest
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Etymology
Compound of koopman (“merchant”) + -s- + geest (“spirit, mind”).
Pronunciation
Noun
koopmansgeest m (uncountable)
- the merchant mind, commercial attitude
- Synonym: handelsgeest
- De ondernemer toonde een sterke koopmansgeest en wist kansen in de markt te benutten.
- The entrepreneur showed a strong merchant mind and seized opportunities in the market.
- De koopmansgeest van de handelaar leidde tot het uitbreiden van zijn bedrijf naar internationale markten.
- The commercial attitude of the trader led to expanding his business to international markets.
- De koopmansgeest van het volk stimuleerde de handel en zorgde voor economische groei.
- The merchant mind of the people stimulated trade and led to economic growth.
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