Uitleggen
Example: Kun je me deze regel van het spel uitleggen?
Definition
"Uitleggen" means to explain or make something clear by providing details or reasons. It involves clarifying information or instructions so that someone can understand a concept, rule, or idea better, as in the phrase: 'Can you explain this rule of the game to me?'.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "uitleggen" comes from the prefix 'uit-' meaning 'out' and the verb 'leggen' meaning 'to lay or put'. Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'laying out' information or meaning to clarify something. Did you know? This verb figuratively means 'to lay out' a concept for others to grasp.
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"Uitleggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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