No. 887 in Dutch
commissie
"Commissie" in Dutch means "committee" in English.
In a sentence
De commissie heeft besloten om de vergadering uit te stellen.
The committee has decided to postpone the meeting.
Refers to a group of people assigned to a specific task or discussion.
Ik ben lid van een commissie die studenten ondersteunt.
I am a member of a committee that supports students.
Refers to a group established for an ongoing purpose or support.
Hij heeft de commissie betaald om de transactie te voltooien.
He paid the commission to complete the transaction.
Refers to a monetary compensation or fee for a service.
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