Ontdubbelt

Ontdubbelt is a Dutch word that translates to "undoubled" or "halved" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, often relating to quantities, amounts, or sizes. For instance, it can refer to a price being halved, a portion of food being reduced, or a task being made less complex.

In a financial context, "ontdubbelt" might describe a situation where the cost of goods or services has been reduced by 50%. This could be due to a sale, a price adjustment, or a change in production methods. For example, if a product originally cost 10 euros and is now 5 euros, its price has "ontdubbelt".

The term can also apply to physical quantities. If a recipe calls for two eggs and only one is used, the number of eggs has been "ontdubbelt". Similarly, if a company decides to reduce its workforce by half, the number of employees has been "ontdubbelt".

Beyond literal reduction, "ontdubbelt" can imply a simplification or a decrease in intensity. A process that was previously complicated and time-consuming might be streamlined, effectively "ontdubbelt" in its complexity. The word emphasizes the act of division by two or the state of being reduced to half of its original value or size.