This is the 3911th most frequent Dutch word.
volksvertegenwoordiging
"Volksvertegenwoordiging" means "representation of the people," typically referring to a legislative body or parliament.
In this sentence, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' refers to the parliament or elected representatives engaged in legislative discussions.
De volksvertegenwoordiging debatteert vandaag over een belangrijk wetsvoorstel.
The parliament is debating an important bill today.
Here, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' represents the collective legislative bodies of a democratic government.
In Nederland bestaat de volksvertegenwoordiging uit de Eerste en Tweede Kamer.
In the Netherlands, the parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In this context, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' highlights the function of elected officials as representatives of the people.