No. 622 in Dutch
opzichte
"Opzichte" means "respect" or "regard" in a comparative context.
In a sentence
In vergelijking met vorig jaar zijn er enkele verbeteringen ten opzichte van de prestaties.
Compared to last year, there are some improvements regarding the performances.
In this sentence, 'ten opzichte van' is used to show a basis of comparison, literally meaning 'in relation to'.
Zijn houding ten opzichte van zijn collega's is altijd respectvol.
His attitude towards his colleagues is always respectful.
Here, 'ten opzichte van' indicates a relational stance or attitude towards someone or something.
Het bedrijf biedt nu meer flexibiliteit ten opzichte van werktijden.
The company now offers more flexibility with respect to working hours.
'Ten opzichte van' in this context conveys the relation of the flexibility to the working hours.
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