Verschillen
Example: Mensen verschillen in hoe ze de wereld zien.
Definition
"Verschillen" means to be different or to vary from one another in qualities, characteristics, or opinions. It is used to describe how things or people do not share the same traits or perspectives, as in the phrase 'People differ in how they see the world.'
Etymology
The word "verschillen" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the prefix 'ver-' meaning 'apart' or 'away,' combined with 'schillen,' which relates to 'to peel' or 'to separate.' This origin reflects the idea of things separating or being distinct from each other. Did you know that the same root appears in English words like 'schism,' which also relates to division?
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"Verschillen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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