Example: We moeten de proef op de som nemen om het te controleren.
Definition
"De proef op de som nemen" means to test or verify something by putting it into practice or trying it out to see if it works as expected. It involves conducting a practical trial to confirm the validity or effectiveness of an idea or statement.
Translations
to put to the test
poner a prueba
posar a prova
mettre à l'épreuve
auf die Probe stellen
mettere alla prova
colocar à prova
Etymology
The phrase "de proef op de som nemen" originates from Dutch, where "proef" means test or trial and "som" refers to the sum or total. It literally means 'to take the test on the sum,' implying a thorough checking or evaluation. Did you know? This expression emphasizes the importance of practical verification rather than just theoretical assumption.
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"De proef op de som nemen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to put to the test