Oordelen
Example: We moeten niet te snel over mensen oordelen.
Definition
"Oordelen" means to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something, often based on available information or observation. It involves making a judgment, which can be either positive or negative, as seen in the example phrase: 'We moeten niet te snel over mensen oordelen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "oordelen" comes from the Old Dutch 'oordelen,' related to the German 'urteilen' and English 'ordain.' It originally meant to proclaim or decree, reflecting the idea of making a formal judgment. Did you know? Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic, emphasizing the act of deciding or judging.
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"Oordelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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