Proberen
Example: Ik probeer elke dag een nieuw woord te leren.
Definition
"Proberen" means to make an effort or attempt to do something, often with the intention of achieving a specific goal. For example, in the phrase 'Ik probeer elke dag een nieuw woord te leren,' it expresses the attempt to learn a new word every day.
Etymology
The word "proberen" comes from the Middle Dutch 'proberen,' which itself derives from Old French 'prover,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.' This origin reflects the idea of trying or testing one's ability or effort. Did you know? The English word 'prove' shares the same root.
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"Proberen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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