inspraak

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch insprake, equivalent to in +‎ spraak. Compare German Einsprache (“objection”), German Einspruch (“objection”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɪnˌspraːk/

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• Hyphenation: in‧spraak

Noun

inspraak m or f (uncountable)

1. say, seat at the table; the opportunity to express one's views or concerns on a particular matter, usually concerning public or corporate governance, whilst having the certainty that these will be taken into account

   inspraak hebben ― to have a say

   Jongeren uit de wijk moeten inspraak krijgen bij de herinrichting van het plein. ― Neighbourhood youths should have a say in the redesign of the square.

Derived terms

• burgerinspraak
• inspraakavond
• inspraakronde

Related terms

• inspreken