Meaning
- English
- compulsory education
This word takes “de”.
Example sentences
- In Nederland geldt de leerplicht vanaf vijf jaar.In the Netherlands, compulsory education applies from the age of five.
- De leerplichtambtenaar controleert of kinderen naar school gaan.The school attendance officer checks whether children go to school.
Phrases
- de leerplichtambtenaarthe school attendance officer
- leerplichtig zijnto be of compulsory school age
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