Veranderen
Example: We moeten onze plannen snel veranderen vanwege het weer.
Definition
"Veranderen" means to make or become different in some way, often involving a shift in form, appearance, or nature. For example, in the sentence 'We moeten onze plannen snel veranderen vanwege het weer,' it refers to the need to alter plans quickly because of the weather.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "veranderen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'veranderen,' which itself is derived from the Old Dutch 'farandrian,' meaning to go or travel, indicating a change of state or condition. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'wander,' reflecting movement and change.
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"Veranderen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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