Verkiezen
Example: Veel mensen verkiezen eerlijkheid boven rijkdom.
Definition
"Verkiezen" means to prefer or choose one option over others, often based on personal judgment or priority. It is commonly used when indicating a choice or preference, such as in the example phrase where many people prefer honesty over wealth.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verkiezen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'verkiesen', which itself originates from the combination of 'ver-', a prefix indicating thoroughness or completion, and 'kiesen', meaning to choose. Did you know? The root 'kiesen' is related to the English word 'choose', sharing a common Germanic origin.
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"Verkiezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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