Onderbouwen
Example: Je moet je mening goed onderbouwen met duidelijke argumenten.
Definition
"Onderbouwen" means to support or justify an opinion, argument, or claim by providing clear and logical reasons or evidence. It involves giving a solid foundation to an idea so that it becomes convincing and well-founded in discussions or philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onderbouwen" comes from the combination of "onder" meaning 'under' and "bouwen" meaning 'to build.' It literally means 'to build under' or 'to lay a foundation,' which metaphorically relates to providing a solid base or support for an argument or opinion. Did you know? This construction metaphor beautifully reflects the idea of strengthening ideas by giving them a firm base.
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"Onderbouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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